NSW · Fairfield Council
Cabramatta, 2166
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Desirability score
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
- National parks
- Excellent transport
- Cycling
Suburb profile
Cabramatta is a lively inner established suburb with dining, shopping and leisure options right on the doorstep. Connections to the wider metro area are straightforward, with neighbouring communities close at hand. Tree-lined streets and leafy pockets give the suburb a noticeably green, settled character.
Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Cafés, dining and leisure activities are easy to find, with neighbouring suburbs adding even more choice. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime.
Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb rates good overall, led by parks and green space and growth momentum, while community and employment and housing affordability sit closer to the middle of the pack for similar metro suburbs.
Population
- Population
- 21,142
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,184
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 607 of 7,120
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Employment rate
- 36.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 779 / 1,435 / 2,519
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)
- $435
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $680
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 254
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)
- 1,881
- Against the person
- 272
- Against property
- 508
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 89
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 62.3th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions369
- Fraud340
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment209
- Malicious Damage To Property229
- Transport Regulatory Offences1414
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
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 6
- Median school ICSEA (6 schools)
- 959.5
- Cabramatta High SchoolSecondary
- Cabramatta Public SchoolPrimary
- Cabramatta West Public SchoolPrimary
- Harrington Street Public SchoolPrimary
- Lansvale East Public SchoolPrimary
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School CabramattaPrimary
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
140 public transport stops in this suburb
- Cabramatta Rd W At Gladstone St
- Cabramatta Rd W Opp Aladore Av
- Cabramatta Rd West After Coventry Rd
- Cabramatta West Public School, Cabramatta Rd West
- Fairfield Congregation Church, Cabramatta 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)
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- RoadworksHume Highway, Knight Street28 Jun 2026 – 09 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Road incidents & closures — State road authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh where supported
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
257 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
May 2026
- Subdivision86 CUMBERLAND STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Under Assessment
- Signage; Business premises; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure16 JOHN STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Demolition; Place of public worship; Erection of a new structure64 ST JOHNS ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 CUMBERLAND STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Commercial development; Hours of operation and trading5 50 PARK ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Subdivision69 VALE STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
April 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail PremiseShop 7, 44 Park Road Cabramatta NSW 2166Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Temporary building, structure or use; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Supporting Development136 HUGHES STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Recreation facility (indoor); Hours of operation and trading263 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 KAURI STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)367 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
February 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 PROUT STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)384 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club117 JOHN STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
January 2026
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)123 CABRAMATTA ROAD EAST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies14 CHADDERTON STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Place of public worship; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia179 GLADSTONE STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)367 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure14 CUMBERLAND STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
November 2025
- Demolition; Subdivision; Driveways and hard stand spaces127 MCBURNEY ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Early Education and Care Facility; Centre-based child care; Residential Accommodation10 LEVUKA STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Under Assessment
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; General industry17 LONGFIELD STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Demolition; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool20 LINKS AVENUE CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure111 MCBURNEY ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)384 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
October 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure25 JASMINE CRESCENT CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure91 MCBURNEY ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (attached)367 CABRAMATTA ROAD WEST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure10 PROUT STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure193 RAILWAY PARADE CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure3 CRABB PLACE CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure45 COVENTRY ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure111 MCBURNEY ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Withdrawn
- Subdivision112 CUMBERLAND STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
July 2025
- Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Shop; Neighbourhood shopCABRAMATTA ROAD EAST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia50 PARK ROAD CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Educational establishment; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School119 CABRAMATTA ROAD EAST CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Demolition; Subdivision130 BROOMFIELD STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
June 2025
- Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Hours of operation and trading115-119 HUME HIGHWAY CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Awnings, blinds and canopies; Carport; Fences; Garage, carport or carparking space; Letterboxes; Rainwater tanks28 LOVONI STREET CABRAMATTA 2166Determined
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
231 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BottlemartAlcohol
- Cabramatta BottlerAlcohol
- Valore CellarsAlcohol
- Sydney Appliance StoreAppliance
- Hannah's High-EndBag
- BreadtopBakery
- Daily Delicious BakeryBakery
- Tonys BakeryBakery
- Vinata's Hot BreadBakery
- ANZBank
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
10 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Bolivia ParkPark
- Bowden ParkPark
- Bowden Street ReservePark
- Cabramatta Sports GroundPark
- Cabravale ParkPark
- Heather King ParkPark
- Hughes Street ParkPark
- Longfield ParkPark
- McBurney ParkPark
- Panorama Avenue ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 10
- Emergency department
- On site
- Cabramatta Day Surgeryhospital
- Cabramatta Family Dentaldentist
- Cabramatta Nuclear MedicineCabramatta Road Eastdoctor
- InjuryCareoccupational_therapist
- On's Pharmacypharmacy
- Pham's Pharmacypharmacy
- Pharmacypharmacy
- Priceline Pharmacypharmacy
- Wang's Natural Therapy Centrealternative
- Wills Eyecareoptometrist
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
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
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · 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)
- 14
- Parks (OSM)
- 10
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
- 58.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 16% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 1011th in Australia
- State rank
- 333rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #128 among Metro Sydney · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #237 among Metro Sydney suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 53 McBurney Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 62 McBurney Rdamenitiesbus_stop
- 68 Blossom CafeamenitiesUnit 8 46 Hill Streetcafe
- A Siam Hairdressing Salonamenitieshairdresser
- A-One Cake Shopamenitiespastry
- ANZamenitiesbank
- Air Lab Pancake Restaurantamenitiespastry
- Alpha Unitamenitiesdojo
- An Nhien Vegetarian Cuisineamenitiesrestaurant
- Arthur West Cabramatta Community Hall, McBurney Rdamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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