Overall score
Cabramatta
41.5/100
Fairfield East
33.1/100
Cabramatta vs Fairfield East, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cabramatta for retirees and schools; Fairfield East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CabramattaFairfield East
Crime rate
Cabramatta
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield East
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabramatta
394
Fairfield East
57
Population
Cabramatta
21,142
Fairfield East
5,198
Metric leadCabramatta 6Fairfield East 43 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesCabramatta
- Best for familiesFairfield East
- Best for investmentFairfield East
- Best for best valueFairfield East
- Best for best schoolsCabramatta
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 | Cabramatta | Fairfield East |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.7/100 | 39.9/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 12 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 140 | 92 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 394 | 57 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 15 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| Population | 21,142 | 5,198 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cabramatta is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Fairfield East is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Cabramatta is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Fairfield East answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Choose Cabramatta if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Fairfield East for investors and value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.