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
| 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 | $851K | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $713K | $703K |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.9% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 35 |
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) | 14,308 | 1,523 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 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) | Data not available | Data not available |
| 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 $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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