Overall score
Cabramatta
58.0/100
St Johns Park
47.5/100
Cabramatta for investment; St Johns Park for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Cabramatta
58.0/100
St Johns Park
47.5/100
Crime rate
Cabramatta
86.3 / 1k
St Johns Park
24.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabramatta
377
St Johns Park
64
Population
Cabramatta
21,142
St Johns Park
6,302
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 | Cabramatta | St Johns Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.0/100 | 47.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 23.6/100 | 48.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 24.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 10 |
| Parks & reserves | 10 | 6 |
| Public transport stops | 140 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 377 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 19 | 5 |
| Population | 21,142 | 6,302 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 3/10 |
Cabramatta reads as a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby; St Johns Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Cabramatta pulls ahead on schools and education options and parks and reserves, whereas St Johns Park is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Cabramatta if you are weighing investors; lean toward St Johns Park for retirees and families.