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Cabramatta

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2166
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Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains, the suburb saw average growth in the long term.

The suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $1,410,000.

The upward trend in home prices in CABRAMATTA, 2166 averaged 11.43% per annum over a 3-year period.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $620 mark, reflecting a 2.29% increase in returns based on the current median price in CABRAMATTA.

An average of 8.33 real estate transactions take place per month in CABRAMATTA which translates to 100 per annum.

100 properties were sold in CABRAMATTA in 2016, making it the 142nd most active market in NSW based on total real estate transactions.

CABRAMATTA, 2166 places 784th in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Cabramatta is located roughly 30 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Fairfield, part of South‑Western Sydney. It occupies approximately 4.5 square kilometres and had a population of 21,142 at the 2021 Census.

The suburb presents substantial cultural diversity, with just 28.6 per cent of residents born in Australia and significant Vietnamese (37.6 per cent), Cambodian (8 per cent), and Chinese (4 per cent) communities. Arabic, Khmer, Cantonese, and Mandarin feature prominently, alongside Vietnamese, with only 12.7 per cent speaking only English at home. Buddhism is the most widely practised religion, followed by those who state no religion or identify as Catholic.

Cabramatta railway station is located on the Main Southern line, served by T2, T3, and T5 lines, providing frequent services to central Sydney, approximately 32 kilometres away, and accommodating over 11,500 daily passengers in 2023. Metro and interurban bus routes link the suburb to surrounding centres, and the station has nearby taxi services.

The suburb is known colloquially as “Little Saigon” due to its prominent Vietnamese eateries, markets, and cultural landmarks centred around Freedom Plaza and the Pai Lau gateway. Dutton Plaza, opened in 2016, hosts 31 retail outlets and provides 275 car spaces, while Gough Whitlam Place offers civic open space.

Local schools include Cabramatta Public School, Cabramatta West Public School, Cabramatta High School and several Catholic primary schools. The suburb contains five Vietnamese Buddhist temples, reflecting its community’s heritage and spiritual life.

Cabravale Park spans across Railway Parade and features playgrounds, fitness stations, a basketball court, a heritage bandstand and war memorials. Additional green spaces include Heather King Park, Hughes Street Park and Bolivia Street Reserve, among others.

The housing stock is predominantly low-rise and varied, reflecting the gradual post-war development followed by waves of migration. Private vehicle travel remains common, supported by local arterial roads and parking at retail centres, although many residents use public transport for commuting.

Retail diversity supports daily needs, including arcades such as Belvedere Arcade, Dutton Lane and Viet Hoa Arcade. Community assets include cultural facilities, eatery precincts and civic spaces anchored in the multicultural population.

Industrial and commercial employment zones are located adjacent to residential areas, reinforcing Cabramatta’s dual role as both a residential and cultural hub.

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