Cardigan vs Lucas
The verdict
Lucas is more affordable, with a median house price of $629K versus $1.07M in Cardigan. Lucas rates higher for transport (44 vs 9). Lucas is closer to the coast (79.9 km vs 82.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Lucas rates higher (64 vs 57/100 in Cardigan).
Scores
CardiganLucas
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 54 |
| Transport | 9 | 44 |
| Education | 55 | 63 |
| Liveability | 23 | 55 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,064 | 2,994 |
| Median age | 36 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,713 | $1,956 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 34.5% | 45.5% |
| Born in Australia | 88.6% | 75.5% |
| Avg household size | 3.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Cardigan High Growth · Lucas High Growth
Property
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.07M | $629K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -9.1% | -3.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 752 | 501 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 188 | 301 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 188 | 334 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,485 | 4,910 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,041 |
Transport
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 9 | 44 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.3 km | 4.1 km |
Liveability
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 24.0°C | 24.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 10.2°C | 10.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 690 | 690 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 7 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 6 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 82.6 km | 79.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 111.9 km | 108.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.7 km | 6.4 km |
Population & growth
| Cardigan | Lucas | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,064 | 2,994 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,316 | 3,702 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,459 | 4,106 |
| Annual growth rate | 5.46% | 5.45% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Cardigan or Lucas?
Lucas has the higher residential safety score (Cardigan 57/100 vs Lucas 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Cardigan or Lucas?
Lucas is more affordable, with a median house price of $629K versus $1.07M.
Which has better public transport, Cardigan or Lucas?
Lucas has the higher transport score (Cardigan 9/100 vs Lucas 44/100).
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