Cardiff South vs Warners Bay
The verdict
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.10M in Warners Bay. Cardiff South rates higher for liveability (87 vs 70). Warners Bay rates higher for education (55 vs 48). On the separate residential safety score, Cardiff South rates higher (67 vs 60/100 in Warners Bay).
Scores
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 62 |
| Transport | 76 | 60 |
| Education | 48 | 55 |
| Liveability | 87 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,931 | 8,237 |
| Median age | 38 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,688 | $1,494 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.5% | 34.8% |
| Born in Australia | 88.4% | 84.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Cardiff South Moderate Growth · Warners Bay Moderate Growth
Property
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $914K | $1.10M |
| Median unit price | $690K | $798K |
| House price YoY | 17.2% | 17.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $710 | $745 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 67 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 239 | 243 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 171 | 231 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 239 | 316 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,105 | 5,390 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,003 | 1,059 |
See the full school list on each profile: Cardiff South · Warners Bay
Transport
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 76 | 60 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 27 | 97 |
| 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 | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.4 km | 7.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 110.5 km | 108.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.4 km | 7.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Cardiff South | Warners Bay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,931 | 8,237 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,030 | 8,818 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,414 | 9,856 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 1.72% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardiff South or Warners Bay?
Cardiff South has the higher residential safety score (Cardiff South 67/100 vs Warners Bay 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardiff South or Warners Bay?
Cardiff South is more affordable, with a median house price of $914K versus $1.10M.
Which has better schools, Cardiff South or Warners Bay?
Warners Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Cardiff South 1003 vs Warners Bay 1059; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Cardiff South or Warners Bay?
Cardiff South has the higher transport score (Cardiff South 76/100 vs Warners Bay 60/100).
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