Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Wakeley — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta is $120/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
Wakeley
2176
Choose Cabramatta if...
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- Cabramatta leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Choose Wakeley if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
- Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
- Wakeley leads on 3 of the 6 head-to-head metrics
Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Wakeley more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.27M in Wakeley.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Wakeley?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $670/wk in Wakeley, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Wakeley 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 Wakeley?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Wakeley has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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