Cabramatta West
NSW 2166 • Greater Sydney
About Cabramatta West
Cabramatta West is a densely populated suburb in south-western Sydney, located 32 kilometres west of the CBD within the City of Fairfield. The 2021 census recorded 7,822 residents across just 1.8 square kilometres. The suburb is one of Sydney's most culturally diverse, with 30% born in Vietnam, 6.7% in Cambodia, and Vietnamese spoken at home by 41% of residents.
The suburb offers an affordable entry point to Sydney's property market, with a strong sense of community centred around its Asian-Australian heritage. Shopping is available locally at Cooks Hill and the neighbouring Cabramatta town centre, renowned for its vibrant Vietnamese and Asian food scene. The area is well-served by public transport with Cabramatta station nearby, making it practical for commuters to Parramatta and the Sydney CBD. Cabramatta West attracts families, new migrants, and those seeking multicultural community living at accessible prices.
Cabramatta West falls under postcode 2166 and is governed by Fairfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Cabramatta electorate.
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Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 801, 802 — Liverpool, Fairfield, Bonnyrigg 15-25 min
- 811 — Parramatta via Fairfield 40-50 min
Commute to Sydney
🛣️ Cabramatta station provides direct trains to Central; Parramatta reachable in 25 min by train
Cabramatta town centre and station within walking distance; local shops at Cooks Hill accessible on foot
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cabramatta High School ICSEA 9349726 2424 Aladore Ave
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Cabramatta Public School ICSEA 9509724 1534 Levuka St
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Cabramatta West Public School ICSEA 9509724 3332 Broad St
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Harrington Street Public School ICSEA 10009604 4002 13-25 Harrington Street
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Lansvale East Public School ICSEA 9699728 1278 Riverside Rd
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4 Gilmore Street
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Canley Heights Public School ICSEA 9359724 3320 Cambridge St
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Canley Vale High School ICSEA 9549728 7071 Prospect Rd
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Canley Vale Public School ICSEA 9739724 1555 Canley Vale Rd
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Lansvale Public School ICSEA 9345252 LANSVALE PUBLIC SCHOOL 37-45 CHANCERY STREET
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cabramatta West by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cabramatta West Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cabramatta West" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
207 state housing + 25 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Vietnam 2,380
- 2. Cambodia 524
- 3. Iraq 232
- 4. Italy 110
- 5. China 109
- 6. New Zealand 103
- 7. Thailand 70
- 8. Samoa 66
- 9. Croatia 47
- 10. Lebanon 43
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)