Cardiff South

POSTAL CODE: NSW, 2285
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A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 27.05% capital gain.

Property investors in CARDIFF SOUTH enjoyed capital gains of 8.73% over the last 12 months translating to lower returns compared with its peers in the territory.

The suburb also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value. Investors saw the median home price rise to $927,500.

Profits due to an upward trend in home prices there averaged 9.02% per annum over a 3-year period.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in CARDIFF SOUTH usually have to wait an average of 21.3 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

Average weekly rents on listings have reached the $672.5 mark, reflecting a 3.77% increase in returns based on the current median price in CARDIFF SOUTH.

CARDIFF SOUTH, 2285 places 753rd in Australia based on median property value growth during the quarter.

Surburb overview

Cardiff South is a residential suburb in the City of Lake Macquarie, NSW, with postcode 2285, situated between Cardiff, Macquarie Hills, Garden Suburb and Hillsborough. The suburb is about 12 kilometres west of Newcastle’s central business district, with local roads providing connections towards Cardiff, Charlestown, Glendale and Warners Bay.

The 2021 Census recorded about 2,900 residents in Cardiff South, with separate houses being the predominant type of housing. Residential development occupies gently undulating terrain, with established streets, neighbourhood parks and pockets of bushland contributing to the local landscape.

Cardiff South does not have a railway station; nearby Cardiff Station provides passenger services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line. Rail services from Cardiff provide connections towards Newcastle Interchange, the Central Coast and Sydney, while buses serve Cardiff South and surrounding suburbs.

Cardiff South Public School provides primary education in the suburb, while Cardiff High School and other government and non-government schools are located nearby.

The suburb has some local businesses, while the commercial centre in Cardiff provides supermarkets, pharmacies, cafes, medical practices and other everyday services. Larger retail centres are available in Glendale and Charlestown, both of which include supermarkets, specialty stores, and a range of professional services.

Medical centres, pharmacies and allied healthcare providers operate in Cardiff and surrounding suburbs, while John Hunter Hospital at New Lambton Heights provides major hospital and specialist services.

Local parks and playgrounds provide space for informal outdoor recreation within Cardiff South. Nearby sporting facilities in Cardiff, Hillsborough and Glendale provide opportunities for organised sport and other recreational activities. The suburb is within driving distance of the Lake Macquarie foreshore at Warners Bay, where parks and shared paths support walking, running and cycling.

Warners Bay also provides access to boating, fishing, kayaking and other water-based activities on Lake Macquarie. Nearby bushland reserves and green corridors provide additional settings for walking and nature-based recreation across the wider Cardiff and Lake Macquarie area.

 

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