Is Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights more expensive?

Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.15M in Fairfield Heights.

Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights?

Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $600/wk in Fairfield Heights, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.

Is Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights at higher flood risk?

Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.

How many schools are in Cabramatta vs Fairfield Heights?

Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield Heights has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Suburb comparison

Cabramatta vs Fairfield Heights: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $150K premium on median property price over Fairfield Heights; Cabramatta is $50/wk cheaper per week to rent. The table below covers all available metrics.

Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.

Fairfield

Cabramatta

2166

Fairfield

Fairfield Heights

2165

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Cabramatta (2166) and Fairfield Heights (2165) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Cabramatta	Fairfield Heights
SAFETYSafety Fairfield Heights leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C(0)	B-▲(0)
Flood zone coverage	—	—
Bushfire zone coverage	9.8%	2.5%▲
FAMILYFamily Cabramatta leads on 1 of 1
Sub-grade	D▲(-1)	D(-1)
SEIFA advantage decile	1/10	1/10
Schools in postcode	9	9
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each)
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B-▲(0)
Median house price	$1.30M	$1.15M
Median unit price	$435K	$800K
Median weekly rent	$550/wk	$600/wk
Annual price growth	+18.2%▲	+8.2%
LIFESTYLELifestyle Cabramatta leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	B▲(0)	C+(0)
Walkability percentile	85▲	54

Median prices show levels, not better-or-worse for a buyer. See the suburb pages for context.

Which suits you?

Choose Cabramatta if...

Cabramatta leads on Family, Lifestyle
You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings

Tied on Finance.

Choose Fairfield Heights if...

Fairfield Heights leads on Safety
You want a lower entry price for a house

Tied on Finance.

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Common questions

Is Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights more expensive?: Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.15M in Fairfield Heights.
Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights?: Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $600/wk in Fairfield Heights, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
Is Cabramatta or Fairfield Heights at higher flood risk?: Flood mapping coverage varies by postcode — see the flood risk pages for both suburbs for authoritative NSW data.
How many schools are in Cabramatta vs Fairfield Heights?: Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield Heights has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

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