Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Canley Vale — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $100K premium on median property price over Canley Vale. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Cabramatta
2166
Fairfield
Canley Vale
2166
Choose Cabramatta if...
- Cabramatta leads on 3 of the 3 head-to-head metrics
Choose Canley Vale if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Canley Vale more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.20M in Canley Vale.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Canley Vale?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $550/wk in Canley Vale, making Canley Vale the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Canley Vale at higher flood risk?
- Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
- How many schools are in Cabramatta vs Canley Vale?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Canley Vale has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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