Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Villawood — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $208K premium on median property price over Villawood; Cabramatta has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Cabramatta
2166
Fairfield
Villawood
2163
Choose Cabramatta if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
- Cabramatta leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Villawood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Villawood leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Villawood more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.09M in Villawood.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Villawood?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $580/wk in Villawood, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Villawood 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 Villawood?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Villawood has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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