Overall score
Cabarita
46.6/100
Concord West
62.3/100
Cabarita for retirees and families; Concord West for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cabarita
46.6/100
Concord West
62.3/100
Crime rate
Cabarita
29.7 / 1k
Concord West
40.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabarita
48
Concord West
224
Population
Cabarita
1,933
Concord West
6,178
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cabarita | Concord West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 62.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 37.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 40.4 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 9 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 58 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 84.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 224 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 18 |
| Population | 1,933 | 6,178 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Cabarita is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Concord West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby. Cabarita sits closer to the city centre, whereas Concord West is in a middle-ring position.
Cabarita pulls ahead on a quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas Concord West is the better pick for housing affordability and parks and reserves.
Cabarita suits retirees more clearly, whereas Concord West is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.