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Suburb comparison

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 postcode93

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.

Full suburb profiles

Cabramatta 2166Wetherill Park 2164