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Cabramatta

NSW 2166 · Fairfield

21,142 (2021) → 21,184 est. (2025) · Stable

Part of the Fairfield local government area (est. 193,934 residents)

83
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

21,142
Population
$1.39M
Median house (2025)
82
Safety score
95
Transport score

Cabramatta is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 25km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.39M 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.

25.4 km
To Sydney CBD
21.6 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
610 m
To nearest station

Demographics

21,142
Population
40
Median age
3
Avg household

Age distribution

Fairfield LGA population (est. 2025)193,934
Median household income (weekly)$1,184
vs NSW median-36.0%
Bachelor degree or higher31.9%
Born in Australia28.6%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse2,528 / 2,519 / 1,435

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

$1.39M+2.6%
Median house (2025)
$469K+1.5%
Median unit (2025)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $480 wk
Rental yield (house)2.4%
Days on market (house)35 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

82
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

19
Break & enter dwelling90/100k
23
Steal from dwelling109/100k
25
Motor vehicle theft118/100k
82
Domestic assault388/100k
8
Robbery38/100k
78
Non-domestic assault369/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 3,195 (all categories, latest year)15,112 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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 2025

Schools

45

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

218
Within 10km4 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1010
  • Cabramatta Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 950
  • Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 949
  • Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 935

Nearby (within 10km)

  • Lawrence Hargrave SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 809
  • Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 972
  • Warwick Farm Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 969
  • Pal Buddhist SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1018
  • Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 936
  • Lansvale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2kmICSEA 974
  • Mount Pritchard East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 927
  • Les Powell SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 951
  • Liverpool Girls High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 939
  • Liverpool Boys High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 916
  • Canley Vale High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 959
  • Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 996

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

95
1Train
73Bus
CBD commute (est.)59 min (train)
Peak train frequency93/hr
Nearest train stationCabramatta (610 m)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

28.8°C
Summer max
17.8°C
Winter max
920mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

189 in suburbSupermarkets
9954 in suburbCafes/Rest.
4210 in suburbParks
228 in suburbPlaygrounds
32 in suburbPools
184 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
141 in suburbGPs
104 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
21 in suburbLibraries
11918 in suburbSports fields
2Vets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLiverpool Hospital (2.5 km)
Nearest vet2.6 km
Nearest airportWestern Sydney (19.2 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

32

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

18
Gyms
3
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
119
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

43

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

42
Parks
2
Nature reserves
136
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
0
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

14

Few cultural venues

Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.

0
Theatres
1
Cinemas
0
Museums
3
Galleries
2
Libraries
0
Arts centres
1
Landmarks

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

36

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

3
Pubs & Hotels
0
Bars
5
Clubs RSL/Leagues
10
Dining & Licensed
Licensed venues per 1,000 residents0.38

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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Childcare

29

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

7
Long Day Care
2
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services13
Exceeding NQS or above2 of 13 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.61

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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate0.05%
Projected population 204122,522
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Fairfield

Canley Heights$1.22M73transportCanley Vale$1.42M95transportCabramatta West$1.27M64transportFairfield West$1.32M64transportMount Pritchard$1.30M60transportLansvale$1.21M75transport

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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 15,112 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Cabramatta?

In Cabramatta, the median house price is $1.39M and the median unit price is $469K. Median weekly house rent is $650.

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 961 (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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.