Overall score
Cabramatta West
36.6/100
Wakeley
49.9/100
Cabramatta West vs Wakeley, NSW Suburb Comparison
Cabramatta West for schools; Wakeley for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Cabramatta WestWakeley
Crime rate
Cabramatta West
86.3 / 1k
Wakeley
24.9 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Cabramatta West
67
Wakeley
69
Population
Cabramatta West
7,822
Wakeley
4,893
Metric leadCabramatta West 2Wakeley 101 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 retireesWakeley
- Best for familiesWakeley
- Best for best valueWakeley
- 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 | Wakeley |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 49.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.4/100 | 41.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 86.3 / 1k | 24.9 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 11 | 13 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 5 | 7 |
| Public transport stops | 63 | 43 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 69 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 4 |
| Green cover | 4.2% | 20.4% |
| Population | 7,822 | 4,893 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Cabramatta West is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Wakeley is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Cabramatta West tends to lead on public transport access and a larger local community, while Wakeley stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Cabramatta West the better fit, while retirees, families, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Wakeley.
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.