Cabramatta West is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia 32 kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Fairfield. It is part of the south-western region. Cabramatta is a separate suburb, to the east.

Cabramatta West
SydneyNew South Wales
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Population7,822 (2021 census)[1]
 • Density4,350/km2 (11,250/sq mi)
Postcode(s)2166
Elevation38 m (125 ft)
Area1.8 km2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location32 km (20 mi) west of Sydney CBD
LGA(s)City of Fairfield
State electorate(s)Cabramatta
Federal division(s)Fowler
Suburbs around Cabramatta West:
St Johns Park Canley Heights Canley Heights
Bonnyrigg Cabramatta West Cabramatta
Bonnyrigg Mount Pritchard Cabramatta

History

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Cabramatta West was originally a part of the suburb Cabramatta. In the dialect of the original inhabitants, the Cabrogal, a cabra was a tasty fresh water grub. A 100-acre (0.40 km2) block of land in the area, owned by the Bull family, was named Cabramatta Park and the name gradually spread to the surrounding area.[2]

Demographics

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According to the 2021 census, there were 7,822 residents in Cabramatta West. 38.6% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were Vietnam 30.4%, Cambodia 6.7%, Iraq 3.0%, Italy 1.4% and China 1.4%. 19.1% of people spoke only English at home. Other languages spoken at home included Vietnamese 40.9%, Khmer 5.8%, Cantonese 4.7%, Arabic 3.5% and Mandarin 2.6%. The most common responses for religion were Buddhism 36.3%, No Religion 19.9% and Catholic 19.2%.[1]

Commercial area

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The primary shopping centre is located on what is known locally as Cooks Hill.

References

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  1. ^ a b Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Cabramatta West (State Suburb)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 7 August 2024.  
  2. ^ "Cabramatta West". Fairfield City Council. Archived from the original on 17 August 2008. Retrieved 2 July 2008.

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