Cabramatta vs Fairfield West, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cabramatta | Fairfield West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.6/100 | 48.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.0 / 1k | 71.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 140 | 107 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 377 | 113 |
| Planning activity | 15 | 6 |
| Population | 21,142 | 12,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesFairfield West
- Best for familiesCabramatta
- Best for investmentFairfield West
- Best for best valueFairfield West
- Best for best schoolsCabramatta
Comparison summary
Cabramatta and Fairfield West offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cabramatta leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cabramatta; Housing (desirability) favours Fairfield West; Crime rate favours Fairfield West. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Fairfield West, Families → Cabramatta, Investment → Fairfield West, Best value → Fairfield West.