Overall score
Cabramatta
41.5/100
Fairfield West
38.2/100
Cabramatta vs Fairfield West, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cabramatta for retirees; Fairfield West for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
CabramattaFairfield West
Crime rate
Cabramatta
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield West
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabramatta
394
Fairfield West
121
Population
Cabramatta
21,142
Fairfield West
12,981
Metric leadCabramatta 5Fairfield West 53 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 West
- Best for investmentFairfield West
- Best for best valueFairfield West
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 West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.5/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.7/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 140 | 107 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 394 | 121 |
| Planning activity | 23 | 10 |
| Green cover | 5.6% | 7.7% |
| Population | 21,142 | 12,981 |
| 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 West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Cabramatta is stronger for public transport access, walkability, and nearby cafés and amenities; Fairfield West answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fairfield West, while Cabramatta remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.