Cabramatta West

Cabramatta West Sydney, New South Wales
Population	7,822 (2021 census)[1]
• Density	4,350/km^2 (11,250/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	2166
Elevation	38 m (125 ft)
Area	1.8 km^2 (0.7 sq mi)
Location	32 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

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.

History

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 km^2) 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

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

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

References

1. 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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