Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West more expensive?

Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield West.

Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Fairfield West?

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

Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West 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 West?

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

Suburb comparison

Cabramatta vs Fairfield West: which Sydney suburb suits you?

The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $115K premium on median property price over Fairfield West; 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 West

2165

Side-by-side comparison

Comparison of Cabramatta (2166) and Fairfield West (2165) across 13 metrics in four sections.
Metric	Cabramatta	Fairfield West
SAFETYSafety Fairfield West 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 Fairfield West leads on 2 of 2
Sub-grade	C+(0)	B▲(0)
Median house price	$1.30M	$1.19M
Median unit price	$435K	$573K
Median weekly rent	$550/wk	$600/wk
Annual price growth	+18.2%	+18.8%▲
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

Choose Fairfield West if...

Fairfield West leads on Safety, Finance
You want a lower entry price for a house

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Common questions

Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West more expensive?: Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.19M in Fairfield West.
Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Fairfield West?: Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $600/wk in Fairfield West, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
Is Cabramatta or Fairfield West 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 West?: Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Fairfield West has 9. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.

Full suburb profiles

Cabramatta 2166 →Fairfield West 2165 →