Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Fairfield West — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $115K premium on median property price over Fairfield West; Cabramatta is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Cabramatta
2166
Fairfield
Fairfield West
2165
Choose Cabramatta if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
Choose Fairfield West if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Fairfield West leads on 4 of the 5 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield West.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Fairfield West?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $600/wk in Fairfield West, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West 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 Fairfield West?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield West has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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