Cabramatta vs Canley Vale
The verdict
Cabramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.48M in Canley Vale. Canley Vale rates higher for education (54 vs 48). Canley Vale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (56 vs 59 min).
Scores
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 84 |
| Transport | 95 | 95 |
| Education | 48 | 54 |
| 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 Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,142 | 10,300 |
| Median age | 40 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,184 | $1,330 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.9% | 37.0% |
| Born in Australia | 28.6% | 34.1% |
| Avg household size | 3 | 3.1 |
Growth: Cabramatta Stable · Canley Vale Stable
Property
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.48M |
| Median unit price | $490K | $519K |
| House price YoY | 4.2% | 10.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 46 | 54 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 82 | 81 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 90 | 146 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 118 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 393 | 214 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,641 | 4,262 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 4 |
| Government | 3 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 962 | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cabramatta · Canley Vale
Transport
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 95 | 95 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 73 | 41 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 59 | 56 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 610 m | 350 m |
Liveability
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 54 | 18 |
| Parks | 10 | 20 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 7 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.6 km | 21.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.4 km | 24.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Cabramatta | Canley Vale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 21,142 | 10,300 |
| Estimated 2025 | 21,184 | 10,367 |
| Projected 2041 | 22,522 | 10,925 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.05% | 0.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cabramatta or Canley Vale?
Cabramatta has the higher residential safety score (Cabramatta 82/100 vs Canley Vale 81/100).
Which is more affordable, Cabramatta or Canley Vale?
Cabramatta is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.48M.
Which has better schools, Cabramatta or Canley Vale?
Canley Vale has a higher average school ICSEA (Cabramatta 962 vs Canley Vale 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cabramatta or Canley Vale?
Cabramatta and Canley Vale have similar transport scores.
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