Cardiff South vs Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)
The verdict
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $916K 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). On the separate residential safety score, Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) rates higher (82 vs 67/100 in Cardiff South).
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 | $916K | $870K |
| Median unit price | $693K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 0.0% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $720 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 35 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 82 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | 468 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | 312 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,593 | 3,744 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff South | Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,017 | 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) | 249 | 249 |
| 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 safer, Cardiff South or Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff South 67/100 vs Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) 82/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff South or Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie)?
Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie) is more affordable, with a median house price of $870K versus $916K.
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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