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Cabramatta, NSW 2166
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$1,425,000
market range $1.4M-$1.6M
Median Unit
$505,000
market range $450K-$575K
Gross Yield (units)
5.0%
1yr Growth (houses)
+2.1%
market range +0.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Cabramatta
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Cabramatta market and investor summary
In Cabramatta, NSW 2166, the median house sells for around $1.4M. House prices have moved +2.1% over the past year and +23.4% over three years. At 1.1% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
Living in Cabramatta: people, income and schools
Cabramatta has a resident population of roughly 21,142, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 40, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 74% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $62,000 a year (about $1,180 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (1 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to a steep 23.1 times local household income, so affordability is a genuine constraint on local buyers. Locally, around 38% of household income goes to mortgage repayments, a level usually flagged as mortgage stress.
Families have 70 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Cabramatta sits about 26 km from the CBD. Most day-to-day errands are doable on foot; the suburb scores 71 for walkability and 28 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC).
- Population
- 21,142
- -1% over 5yr
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $62,000/yr
- Households renting
- 47%
- Family households
- 74%
- Socio-economic rank
- 1/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 70
- avg ICSEA 955
- Unemployment
- 6.0%
- Distance to CBD
- 26 km
- Walk score
- 71/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Cabramatta
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What should I check before investing in Cabramatta?
Cabramatta has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 5.0% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. 3-year capital growth of +23.4% shows sustained momentum, not just a single-year spike. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Cabramatta?
The median property price in Cabramatta, NSW 2166 is $1.4M for houses and $505K for units.
What rental yield does Cabramatta show?
The gross rental yield in Cabramatta is 5.0% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Cabramatta?
House prices in Cabramatta are up 2.1% over the past year and up 23.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Cabramatta?
The current vacancy rate in Cabramatta is 1.1%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Cabramatta?
Cabramatta has a population of approximately 21,142 residents, with a median age of 40.
What schools are near Cabramatta?
There are 70 schools within roughly 5km of Cabramatta. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Cabramatta affordable to buy in?
A median house in Cabramatta costs about 23.1 times the median local household income (a high multiple that makes the suburb a stretch for median local earners). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Cabramatta's population growing?
The population of Cabramatta has fallen about 1% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
How far is Cabramatta from the CBD?
Cabramatta is about 26 km from the CBD.
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