Cardiff Heights vs Cardiff
The verdict
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $989K in Cardiff Heights. Cardiff Heights rates higher for education (60 vs 51). Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 74). Cardiff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (192 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff Heights rates higher (100 vs 51/100 in Cardiff).
Scores
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 75 |
| Transport | 74 | 91 |
| Education | 60 | 51 |
| Liveability | 81 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,384 | 6,318 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,512 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 29.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 86.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Growth: Cardiff Heights Moderate Growth · Cardiff Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $989K | $877K |
| Median unit price | $460K | $731K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 4.1% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 36 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 51 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | 190 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 380 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 538 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 1,951 | 9,338 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff Heights · Cardiff
Transport
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 91 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 61 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 249 | 192 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 450 m |
Liveability
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 5 |
| Parks | 2 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 5 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 7.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 113.2 km | 111.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 7.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 4.3 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,384 | 6,318 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,431 | 6,531 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,612 | 7,359 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff?
Cardiff Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff Heights 100/100 vs Cardiff 51/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff?
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $989K.
Which has better public transport, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff?
Cardiff has the higher transport score (Cardiff Heights 74/100 vs Cardiff 91/100).
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