Cardiff vs Cardiff South
The verdict
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $851K versus $914K in Cardiff South. Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 76). Cardiff South rates higher for liveability (87 vs 80). Cardiff South is closer to the coast (6.4 km vs 7.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff South rates higher (67 vs 51/100 in Cardiff).
Scores
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 71 |
| Transport | 91 | 76 |
| Education | 51 | 48 |
| Liveability | 80 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,318 | 2,931 |
| Median age | 38 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $1,688 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 26.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 88.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.5 |
Growth: Cardiff Moderate Growth · Cardiff South Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $851K | $914K |
| Median unit price | $713K | $690K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | 17.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $710 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 190 | 239 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 171 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 538 | 239 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 14,308 | 3,105 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 1,003 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff · Cardiff South
Transport
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 0 |
| Parks | 7 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 6.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.7 km | 110.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 6.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff | Cardiff South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,318 | 2,931 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,531 | 3,030 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,359 | 3,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.83% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff or Cardiff South?
Cardiff South has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff 51/100 vs Cardiff South 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff or Cardiff South?
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $851K versus $914K.
Which has better schools, Cardiff or Cardiff South?
Cardiff has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardiff 1019 vs Cardiff South 1003; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardiff or Cardiff South?
Cardiff has the higher transport score (Cardiff 91/100 vs Cardiff South 76/100).
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