Cardiff vs Macquarie Hills
The verdict
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $975K in Macquarie Hills. Cardiff rates higher for transport (91 vs 76). Macquarie Hills rates higher for liveability (89 vs 80). Cardiff has a shorter estimated CBD commute (192 vs 249 min). On the separate residential safety score, Macquarie Hills rates higher (100 vs 51/100 in Cardiff).
Scores
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 73 |
| Transport | 91 | 76 |
| Education | 51 | 52 |
| Liveability | 80 | 89 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,318 | 3,605 |
| Median age | 38 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,512 | $2,241 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.9% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 86.0% | 89.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.9 |
Growth: Cardiff Moderate Growth · Macquarie Hills Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $877K | $975K |
| Median unit price | $731K | $710K |
| House price YoY | 18.8% | 32.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.3% |
| Days on market (house) | 36 | 44 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 51 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 190 | 55 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 380 | 55 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 538 | 222 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,338 | 2,524 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Macquarie Hills
Transport
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 91 | 76 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 61 | 34 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 192 | 249 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 450 m | 2.0 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 5 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.5 km | 8.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.7 km | 110.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.5 km | 8.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.3 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff | Macquarie Hills | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,318 | 3,605 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,531 | 3,727 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,359 | 4,199 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.84% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff or Macquarie Hills?
Macquarie Hills has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff 51/100 vs Macquarie Hills 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff or Macquarie Hills?
Cardiff is more affordable, with a median house price of $877K versus $975K.
Which has better public transport, Cardiff or Macquarie Hills?
Cardiff has the higher transport score (Cardiff 91/100 vs Macquarie Hills 76/100).
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