Cardiff South vs Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)
The verdict
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $914K in Cardiff South. Cardiff South rates higher for transport (76 vs 55). Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is closer to the coast (5.2 km vs 6.4 km).
Scores
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 65 |
| Transport | 76 | 55 |
| Education | 48 | 46 |
| Liveability | 87 | 90 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,931 | 641 |
| Median age | 38 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $1,970 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 88.4% | 91.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Cardiff South Moderate Growth · Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $914K | $870K |
| Median unit price | $690K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | Data not available |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,105 | Data not available |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff South · Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)
Transport
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 55 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 8 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 5.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 110.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 5.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,931 | 641 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,030 | 663 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,414 | 747 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.85% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Cardiff South or Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $914K.
Which has better public transport, Cardiff South or Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?
Cardiff South has the higher transport score (Cardiff South 76/100 vs Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 55/100).
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