NSW · Canada Bay Council
Cabarita, 2137
Current weather
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Desirability score
- Cycling
- Dog friendly
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Canada Bay, Cabarita is a settled smaller community with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Neighbouring suburbs are within easy reach, so the wider metro area always feels accessible. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Public transport links make it easy to move between neighbouring suburbs without relying on the car.
Housing carries a premium, but residents tend to feel the lifestyle justifies the commitment. A busy pipeline of new development is gradually changing the look and feel of the streets.
The desirability score is below average, weighed down by weaker growth momentum and parks and green space against similar metro suburbs, even with community and employment and safety holding up better. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 1,933
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,695
- Dwelling vacancy
- 6.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 49 of 775
- Median monthly mortgage
- $3,500
- Employment rate
- 53.6%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 20 / 114 / 297
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $780
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $1,100
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $830
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 243
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 60
- Against the person
- 15
- Against property
- 27
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 31
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 129 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +3.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Fraud103
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment66
- Malicious Damage To Property65
- Other Offences91
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cabarita Park, Cabarita Rd
- Cabarita Rd After Elphinstone St
- Cabarita Rd At Moore St
- Cabarita Wharf, Cabarita Rd
- Kendall Reserve, Cabarita Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
54 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure27 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure45/-/1291267Determined
March 2026
- Demolition; Residential Accommodation9 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Under Assessment
2025· 10 proposals
December 2025
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure48 ELPHINSTONE STREET CABARITA 2137Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure7 PHILLIPS STREET CABARITA 2137Under Assessment
November 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 ELPHINSTONE STREET CABARITA 2137Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah (screened enclosures)45/--/SP69055Determined
May 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure91 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
April 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure26 ELPHINSTONE STREET CABARITA 2137Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure91 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
March 2025
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space135 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
February 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house102 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
2024· 10 proposals
November 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation13 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Determined
September 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure118 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Operational consent issued
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure9 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Determined
August 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Waterway structures - minor alterations; Sea walls or training walls13 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Determined
July 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation45/-/DP271494Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure126 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
April 2024
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure17 MOORE STREET CABARITA 2137Operational consent issued
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure95 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure155 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure23 PHILLIPS STREET CABARITA 2137Determined
2023· 14 proposals
December 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure12 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
November 2023
- Subdivision104 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
October 2023
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure17 ROSEMEADOW DRIVE CABARITA 2137Determined
September 2023
- Port, wharf, boating facilities138 Cabarita Road, CabaritaDetermined
July 2023
- Dwelling16 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
June 2023
- Dwelling91 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
- Dwelling126 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Operational consent issued
- Dwelling; Demolition11 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Determined
April 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition11 COLLINGWOOD AVENUE CABARITA 2137Withdrawn
- Alterations and additions to residential development13 Collingwood Avenue CABARITA NSW 2137Operational consent issued
March 2023
- Dwelling; Demolition; Earthworks / change in levels23 MEDORA STREET CABARITA 2137Determined
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing; Demolition89 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
February 2023
- Dwelling12 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
January 2023
- Pools / decks / fencing43 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
2022· 3 proposals
December 2022
- Dwelling; Pools / decks / fencing100 CABARITA ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
October 2022
- Demolition21 PHILLIPS STREET CABARITA 2137Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling36 DORKING ROAD CABARITA 2137Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
35 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench (2)
- Bike Lockers - Cabarita Wharf, Cabarita RdBicycle Parking
- Cabarita Park, Cabarita RdBus stop
- Cabarita Rd after Elphinstone StBus stop
- Cabarita Rd at Edgewood CresBus stop
- Cabarita Rd at Medora LaneBus stop
- Cabarita Rd at Moore StBus stop
- Cabarita Rd opp Elphinstone StBus stop
- Cabarita Rd opp Kendall ReserveBus stop
- Cabarita Rd opp Kendall StBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Kendall ReservePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Federation Pavillion, Cabarita ParkCabarita Road, CabaritaSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 39.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3518th in Australia
- State rank
- 1102nd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #73 among Metro Sydney · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #638 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Angelo's CabaritaamenitiesPhillips Streetrestaurant
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Benchamenitiesbench
- Bike Lockers - Cabarita Wharf, Cabarita Rdamenitiesbicycle_parking
- Cabarita Park, Cabarita Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- Cabarita Rd after Elphinstone Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cabarita Rd at Edgewood Cresamenitiesbus_stop
- Cabarita Rd at Medora Laneamenitiesbus_stop
- Cabarita Rd at Moore Stamenitiesbus_stop
- Cabarita Rd opp Elphinstone Stamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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