Cardiff South vs Lakelands
The verdict
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.20M in Lakelands. Cardiff South rates higher for transport (76 vs 60). Lakelands rates higher for education (62 vs 48). On the separate residential safety score, Lakelands rates higher (95 vs 67/100 in Cardiff South).
Scores
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 69 |
| Transport | 76 | 60 |
| Education | 48 | 62 |
| Liveability | 87 | 84 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,931 | 1,445 |
| Median age | 38 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $2,315 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 45.1% |
| Born in Australia | 88.4% | 85.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cardiff South Moderate Growth · Lakelands Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $914K | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | $690K | $703K |
| House price YoY | 17.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 35 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 95 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 138 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | 138 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | 208 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,105 | 1,523 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 · Lakelands
Transport
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 60 |
| 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 | 2.5 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff South | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 194 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 7.4 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 109.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 7.4 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff South | Lakelands | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,931 | 1,445 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,030 | 1,547 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,414 | 1,729 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff South or Lakelands?
Lakelands has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff South 67/100 vs Lakelands 95/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff South or Lakelands?
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Cardiff South or Lakelands?
Cardiff South has the higher transport score (Cardiff South 76/100 vs Lakelands 60/100).
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