Cardiff vs Lakelands
The verdict
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $1.18M in Lakelands. Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 60). Lakelands rates higher for education (62 vs 51). Cardiff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (192 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Lakelands rates higher (95 vs 51/100 in Cardiff).
Scores
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 69 |
| Transport | 91 | 60 |
| Education | 51 | 62 |
| Liveability | 80 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,318 | 1,445 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $2,315 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cardiff Moderate Growth · Lakelands Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $877K | $1.18M |
| Median unit price | $731K | $730K |
| House price YoY | 18.8% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $760 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 30 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 190 | 138 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 538 | 208 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,338 | 1,384 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,018 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff · Lakelands
Transport
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 60 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 192 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 194 |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.7 km | 109.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,318 | 1,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,531 | 1,547 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,359 | 1,729 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 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 $877K versus $1.18M.
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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