Cabramatta vs Wetherill Park — which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta is $100/wk cheaper per week to rent; 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
Wetherill Park
2164
MetricCabramattaWetherill Park
Median house price$1.30M▲$1.29M
Median unit price$435K$815K▲
Median weekly rent$550/wk$650/wk▲
Annual price growth+18.2%▲+15.6%
SEIFA advantage decile1/103/10▲
Flood zone coverage——
Bushfire zone coverage9.8%▲12.1%
Schools in postcode9▲3
Choose Cabramatta if...
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
School options within walking distance matter
Cabramatta leads on 4 of the 7 head-to-head metrics
Choose Wetherill Park if...
You want a lower entry price for a house
Socio-economic advantage score matters to you
Common questions
Is Cabramatta or Wetherill Park more expensive?
Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.29M in Wetherill Park.
Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Wetherill Park?
Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $650/wk in Wetherill Park, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
Is Cabramatta or Wetherill Park 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 Wetherill Park?
Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Wetherill Park has 3. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.