Overall score
Cabramatta West
36.6/100
Fairfield West
38.2/100
Cabramatta West vs Fairfield West, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cabramatta West for schools; Fairfield West for families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cabramatta WestFairfield West
Crime rate
Cabramatta West
86.3 / 1k
Fairfield West
66.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabramatta West
67
Fairfield West
121
Population
Cabramatta West
7,822
Fairfield West
12,981
Metric leadCabramatta West 1Fairfield West 93 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 familiesFairfield West
- Best for best schoolsCabramatta 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 West | Fairfield West |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 38.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 39.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 66.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 14 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 107 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 121 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 10 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| Population | 7,822 | 12,981 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cabramatta West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Fairfield West is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Cabramatta West pulls ahead on schools and education options, plus a calmer planning outlook, whereas Fairfield West is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves.
Choose Cabramatta West if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward Fairfield West for 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.