Suburb comparison
Cabramatta vs Villawood: which Sydney suburb suits you?
The key differences: Cabramatta commands a $208K premium on median property price over Villawood; Cabramatta has more schools within the postcode. The table below covers all available metrics.
Last refreshed April 2026 (most cards). Per-card sources show exact dates.
Fairfield
Cabramatta
2166
Fairfield
Villawood
2163
Side-by-side comparison
| Metric | Cabramatta | Villawood |
|---|---|---|
SAFETYSafety Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C(0) | C▲(0) |
| Flood zone coverage | — | — |
| Bushfire zone coverage | 9.8%▲ | 23.5% |
FAMILYFamily Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | D(-1) | D+▲(-1) |
| SEIFA advantage decile | 1/10 | 1/10 |
| Schools in postcode | 9▲ | 2 |
FINANCEFinance Even (1 each) | ||
| Sub-grade | C+▲(0) | C+(0) |
| Median house price | $1.30M | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | $435K | $590K |
| Median weekly rent | $550/wk | $580/wk |
| Annual price growth | +18.2% | +19.4%▲ |
LIFESTYLELifestyle Cabramatta leads on 2 of 2 | ||
| Sub-grade | B▲(0) | C(0) |
| Walkability percentile | 85▲ | 26 |
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 Lifestyle
- You are renting first and want lower weekly outgoings
- School options within walking distance matter
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
Choose Villawood if...
- You want a lower entry price for a house
Tied on Safety, Family, Finance.
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Common questions
- Is Cabramatta or Villawood more expensive?
- Cabramatta has the higher median house price ($1.30M) compared with $1.09M in Villawood.
- Which is better for renters — Cabramatta or Villawood?
- Median weekly rent is $550/wk in Cabramatta and $580/wk in Villawood, making Cabramatta the more affordable rental market.
- Is Cabramatta or Villawood 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 Villawood?
- Cabramatta has 9 schools in the postcode, and Villawood has 2. Note that school catchments can extend across postcode boundaries.
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