Cabramatta West
NSW 2166 · Fairfield
7,822 (2021) → 7,904 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 West is a stable suburb in Fairfield, NSW 2166, about 27km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.38M is more expensive than the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 23km inland. Cabramatta West has an overall score of 71/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2166 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (30.43%), Cambodia (6.7%), Iraq (2.97%), Italy (1.41%), China (1.39%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (40.86%), Khmer (5.82%), Cantonese (4.65%), Arabic (3.53%), Mandarin (2.58%)
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 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1000
Nearby (within 10km)
- Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 950
- Canley Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 935
- Les Powell SchoolCombined · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 956
- St Johns Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1023
- Mount Pritchard East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 943
- Our Lady of Mt Carmel Catholic Primary School Mount PritchardPrimary · Catholic · 1.4kmICSEA 1053
- Mount Pritchard Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 951
- King Park Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 985
- Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 934
- Bonnyrigg High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 962
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1012
- Canley Vale Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 973
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
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 West
Is Cabramatta West safe?
Cabramatta West has a residential safety score of 90/100, 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 2,787 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Cabramatta West?
In Cabramatta West, the median house price is $1.38M. Median weekly house rent is $680.
How far is Cabramatta West from Sydney CBD?
Cabramatta West is about 27.1 km from Sydney CBD, an estimated 77 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta West has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1000 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Cabramatta West?
Cabramatta West has a transport score of 64/100 and 34 bus stops.