Cabramatta flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Cabramatta (Fairfield, NSW) - 5.03 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
5.03 km² - this suburb is moderately constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Cabramatta's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
Cabramatta at a glance
How Cabramatta is zoned
Buying in Cabramatta? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.
Across its 5.03 km², Cabramatta is moderately constrained by planning overlays. About 14% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 10% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 15 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 675 m² across 3,630 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Who lives in Cabramatta
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Cabramatta suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 823, and decile 1 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Cabramatta's 21,142 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Cabramatta - Lansvale, the wider ABS statistical area containing Cabramatta. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Cabramatta itself.
23,497 in 2001 to 24,260 in 2025, up 3%.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.
Cabramatta data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Cabramatta address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Cabramatta planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Cabramatta?
The schematic on this page is a Cabramatta flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 14% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Cabramatta address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Cabramatta flood-prone?
About 14% of Cabramatta falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 12%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Cabramatta bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 10% of Cabramatta is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Fairfield average of 10%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Cabramatta?
The dominant planning zone in Cabramatta is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes High Density Residential and Private Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Cabramatta have heritage-listed places?
Cabramatta has 15 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Cabramatta?
Across 3,630 surveyed parcels in Cabramatta, the median lot size is about 675 m². There are also 6 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Cabramatta have a train station?
Yes - Cabramatta has 2 train stations: Cabramatta Station, Hungry Jacks And Bp Service Station. It is also served by 138 bus stops.
What is the population of Cabramatta?
At the 2021 Census Cabramatta had 21,142 usual residents, with a median age of 40 and an average household size of 3.0 people. The wider Cabramatta - Lansvale statistical area, which contains Cabramatta, went from 23,497 people in 2001 to 24,260 in 2025, up 3%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Cabramatta alone.
Is Cabramatta an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Cabramatta scores 823 and sits in decile 1 of 10 nationally and decile 1 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.
What is the median household income in Cabramatta?
Median household income in Cabramatta was $1,184 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,486 for the typical suburb in Fairfield. Median rent was $330 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Cabramatta property?
A Cabramatta planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansvale | 1.4 km | 75% | 28% |
| Warwick Farm Liverpool |
1.6 km | <1% | 28% |
| Canley Vale | 1.8 km | 20% | 5% |
| Canley Heights | 2.1 km | Not mapped | 3% |
| Cabramatta West | 2.3 km | 0% | 0% |
| Carramar | 3.0 km | 47% | 12% |
| Liverpool Liverpool |
3.0 km | 0% | 7% |
| Chipping Norton Liverpool |
3.1 km | 0% | 26% |
| Mount Pritchard | 3.3 km | 7% | 4% |
| Fairfield West | 3.3 km | Not mapped | 2% |