Cabramatta vs Canley Heights
The verdict
Canley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M in Cabramatta. Cabramatta rates higher for transport (95 vs 73). Cabramatta is closer to the coast (21.6 km vs 23.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Canley Heights rates higher (93 vs 82/100 in Cabramatta).
Scores
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 76 |
| Transport | 95 | 73 |
| Education | 48 | 50 |
| Liveability | 100 | 100 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,142 | 12,320 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,184 | $1,486 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 33.5% |
| Born in Australia | 28.6% | 37.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.4 |
Growth: Cabramatta Stable · Canley Heights Stable
Property
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.38M |
| Median unit price | $490K | $725K |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | 8.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 55 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 93 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 90 | 73 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 81 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 393 | 276 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,641 | 3,003 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 935 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabramatta · Canley Heights
Transport
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 32 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 75 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.8°C | 28.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.8°C | 17.8°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 920 | 920 |
| Supermarkets | 9 | 4 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 54 | 26 |
| Parks | 10 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 23.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.4 km | 26.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 3.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cabramatta | Canley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,142 | 12,320 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,184 | 12,400 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,522 | 13,068 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabramatta or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cabramatta 82/100 vs Canley Heights 93/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabramatta or Canley Heights?
Canley Heights is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.38M versus $1.40M.
Which has better schools, Cabramatta or Canley Heights?
Cabramatta has a higher average school ICSEA (Cabramatta 962 vs Canley Heights 935; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cabramatta or Canley Heights?
Cabramatta has the higher transport score (Cabramatta 95/100 vs Canley Heights 73/100).
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