Cardiff Heights at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,384
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cardiff Heights.
The postcode for Cardiff Heights is 2285 (NSW).
Cardiff Heights (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Cardiff Heights has roughly 1,384 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cardiff Heights scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cardiff Heights's population at 1,384, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,384
Median age
44
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
1,384
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
28
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardiff Heights.
Local schools for Cardiff Heights
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Government School Catchment
Cardiff North Public School
New Lambton Heights Infants School
Garden Suburb Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cardiff Heights.
- What is the Cardiff Heights postcode?
- Cardiff Heights is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Cardiff Heights?
- Cardiff Heights is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2285, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardiff Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Cardiff Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Cardiff Heights on this page, including Cardiff North Public School, St Kevin's Primary School, New Lambton Heights Infants School.
- How walkable is Cardiff Heights?
- Cardiff Heights has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cardiff Heights?
- Cardiff Heights is close to Garden Suburb, Cardiff, Rankin Park, New Lambton Heights, Wallsend South.
- What is the population of Cardiff Heights?
- The population of Cardiff Heights is approximately 1,384 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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