Cabramatta West

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2166
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Property investments in CABRAMATTA WEST fare well against the rest of the country last year, registering a median home price increase of 12.9%.

Figures from the previous quarter show that capital gains for real estate buyers in the territory are low, as opposed to average gains per annum over the past five years.

Based on its average 5-year and quarterly capital gains CABRAMATTA WEST, 2166 saw average growth in the long term.

Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $670 based on current median home prices for the suburb.

It is expected, nonetheless, for properties to spend some time on the market prior to a successful sale. homes and units usually stay on listing for an average of 83 days.

Besides that, the Australian suburb also delivered a stronger performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.

Property investors perceived the median home price rise to $1,400,000.

CABRAMATTA WEST ranks 882nd on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 2.49% return.

Surburb overview

Cabramatta West lies approximately 32 kilometres south‑west of the Sydney central business district within the City of Fairfield and covers around 1.8 square kilometres, reflecting its compact suburban footprint.

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 7,822 people, marking an 8.3% growth since 2016 and establishing a median age of 35 years, with young adults aged 20–29 being the most prevalent. Cultural diversity characterises the area, with 38.6 per cent of residents born in Australia and significant Vietnamese (30.4 per cent), Cambodian (6.7 per cent), and Iraqi (3 per cent) communities. Couples with children dominate the household structure, and owner-occupancy reached approximately 57.8% in 2021. Private vehicle travel remains the dominant commuting mode, with 59.5 per cent travelling by car and just 3.7 per cent using public transport; 21.4 per cent of residents work from home.

Cabramatta West does not have a train station; the nearest rail access is via Cabramatta station, approximately a short bus ride or a 40‑minute walk away. Bus routes traverse major roads such as Cooks Hill, providing links to Cabramatta, Fairfield and neighbouring suburbs.

Local essential services centre on the Cooks Hill shopping area, featuring convenience stores, cafés and a service station. Comprehensive retail, fresh food markets and medical services are readily available a few kilometres away in Cabramatta and Canley Heights. Educational options are shared with neighbouring suburbs, with Cabramatta West Public School and Cabramatta High School located nearby in Cabramatta.

Recreational spaces include four parks covering 5.1 per cent of the suburb’s area, offering playgrounds and open green spaces within walking distance. Proximity to the extensive Fairfield Park Precinct and Western Sydney Parklands augments local recreation with sports fields, aquatic facilities and walking trails.

Property in Cabramatta West comprises mainly separate houses, with a median price of around $1.28 million for homes and a yield of nearly 3.15 per cent. The median weekly rent stands at approximately $680.

Local employment trends indicate a high proportion of residents working in machinery operation and driver roles, often associated with nearby industrial zones. The suburb’s transport infrastructure primarily supports car-based travel, although bus connections to railway hubs serve commuters adequately. The compact residential character is complemented by small commercial nodes and light industrial fringes, creating a mixed-use landscape.

Cabramatta West’s multicultural community, affordable housing, and access to recreational resources position it as an established, family-oriented suburb within the Fairfield area, as observed neutrally and balanced.

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