Overall score
Cabarita
46.6/100
Five Dock
66.1/100
Cabarita vs Five Dock, NSW suburb comparison
Cabarita for families and investment; Five Dock for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CabaritaFive Dock
Crime rate
Cabarita
29.7 / 1k
Five Dock
34.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabarita
48
Five Dock
361
Population
Cabarita
1,933
Five Dock
9,823
Metric leadCabarita 3Five Dock 71 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Cabarita | Five Dock |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 46.6/100 | 66.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.7/100 | 20.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 29.7 / 1k | 34.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 14 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 9 |
| Public transport stops | 18 | 118 |
| Walkability | 31.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 48 | 361 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 14 |
| Population | 1,933 | 9,823 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 10/10 |
Comparison summary
Cabarita is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby, while Five Dock is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Cabarita pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Five Dock is the better pick for parks and reserves and public transport access.
Cabarita suits investors more clearly, whereas Five Dock is the stronger match for families and value-focused buyers.