Cabramatta
NSW 2166 · Fairfield
21,142 (2021) → 21,184 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Cabramatta is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.40M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 95/100, and is about 22km inland. Cabramatta has an overall score of 83/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 82/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2166 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (37.57%), Cambodia (7.98%), China (4.02%), Thailand (2.06%), Malaysia (1.17%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (43.25%), Cantonese (9.82%), Khmer (7.18%), Mandarin (4.89%), Thai (1.69%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1012
- Cabramatta Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
- Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 934
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lawrence Hargrave SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 862
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 973
- Warwick Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 951
- Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1032
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 935
- Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 934
- Mount Pritchard East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 943
- Les Powell SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 956
- Liverpool Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 941
- Liverpool Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 925
- Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 954
- Gulyangarri Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 959
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Cabramatta
Is Cabramatta safe?
Cabramatta has a residential safety score of 82/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,641 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cabramatta?
In Cabramatta, the median house price is $1.40M and the median unit price is $490K. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Cabramatta from Sydney CBD?
Cabramatta is about 25.4 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 59 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cabramatta?
Cabramatta has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 962 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cabramatta?
Cabramatta has a transport score of 95/100, including 1 train station and 73 bus stops.