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Cardiff vs Lakelands

The verdict

Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $851K versus $1.20M in Lakelands. Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 60). Lakelands rates higher for education (62 vs 51). On the separate residential safety score, Lakelands rates higher (95 vs 51/100 in Cardiff).

Scores

CardiffLakelands
CardiffLakelands
Overall7569
Transport9160
Education5162
Liveability8084

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

CardiffLakelands
Population6,3181,445
Median age3843
Median household income (wk)$1,512$2,315
Bachelor degree or higher29.9%45.1%
Born in Australia86.0%85.6%
Avg household size2.42.8

Growth: Cardiff Moderate Growth · Lakelands Moderate Growth

Property

CardiffLakelands
Median house price$851K$1.20M
Median unit price$713K$703K
House price YoY14.7%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$710$745
Rental yield (house)3.9%Data not available
Days on market (house)3635

Median price history

Safety

CardiffLakelands
Residential safety score5195
Break & enter dwelling /100k190138
Motor vehicle theft /100k380138
Domestic assault /100k538208
Total incidents /100k (all)14,3081,523

Total incidents over time

Schools

CardiffLakelands
Total schools40
Government30
Independent00
Average ICSEA1,019Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff · Lakelands

Transport

CardiffLakelands
Transport score9160
Train stations10
Bus stops618
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)450 m2.5 km

Liveability

CardiffLakelands
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets20
Cafes & restaurants50
Parks71
Playgrounds31
Swimming poolsData not available194
Medical GPs50
Distance to coast (km)7.5 km7.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)111.7 km109.3 km
Nearest beach (km)7.5 km7.4 km
Nearest hospital (km)4.3 km6.4 km

Population & growth

CardiffLakelands
Population (2021)6,3181,445
Estimated 20256,5311,547
Projected 20417,3591,729
Annual growth rate0.83%1.72%

Common questions

Which is safer, Cardiff or Lakelands?

Lakelands has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff 51/100 vs Lakelands 95/100).

Which is more affordable, Cardiff or Lakelands?

Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $851K versus $1.20M.

Which has better public transport, Cardiff or Lakelands?

Cardiff has the higher transport score (Cardiff 91/100 vs Lakelands 60/100).

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Data sources

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