Cardiff Heights vs Cardiff South
The verdict
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $989K in Cardiff Heights. Cardiff Heights rates higher for education (60 vs 48). Cardiff South rates higher for liveability (87 vs 81). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff Heights rates higher (100 vs 67/100 in Cardiff South).
Scores
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 71 |
| Transport | 74 | 76 |
| Education | 60 | 48 |
| Liveability | 81 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,384 | 2,931 |
| Median age | 44 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,850 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 39.9% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 82.8% | 88.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cardiff Heights Moderate Growth · Cardiff South Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $989K | $914K |
| Median unit price | $453K | $690K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 17.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 72 | 239 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 145 | 171 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,023 | 3,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff Heights · Cardiff South
Transport
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 76 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 16 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 113.2 km | 110.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.0 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.7 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,384 | 2,931 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,431 | 3,030 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,612 | 3,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.84% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff South?
Cardiff Heights has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff Heights 100/100 vs Cardiff South 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff South?
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $989K.
Which has better public transport, Cardiff Heights or Cardiff South?
Cardiff South has the higher transport score (Cardiff Heights 74/100 vs Cardiff South 76/100).
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