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Cardiff
Cardiff at a glance
Median house
$810,000
+5.9% year on year
Median unit
$305,280
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
6,318
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Cardiff.
Cardiff is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$810,000
+5.9% over the past year. Median unit price $305,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$400/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
66%
Renter occupied
31%
At a deeper level
$810,000
+5.9% annual growth
$305,280
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
6,318
Median age: 38
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.57%
Based on $810,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.39%
Based on $305,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+5.9%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202666%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +5.9%/yr
2021
$608K
5-year change
+33%
2026
$810K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
6,318
Median age
38
Family households
67%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
904
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardiff.
Local schools for Cardiff
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cardiff North Public School
Cardiff Public School
Cardiff High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- What is the median house price in Cardiff?
- The median house price in Cardiff, NSW 2285 is $810,000. The median unit price is $305,280. Annual growth is +5.9%.
- What is the Cardiff postcode?
- Cardiff is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardiff?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Cardiff?
- There are 20 schools serving Cardiff on this page, including Cardiff North Public School, St Kevin's Primary School, Cardiff Public School.
- What suburbs are near Cardiff?
- Cardiff is close to Cardiff Heights, Cardiff South, Garden Suburb, Glendale, Macquarie Hills.
- What is the population of Cardiff?
- Cardiff has approximately 6,318 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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