Cardiff South at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
2,931
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Cardiff South.
The postcode for Cardiff South is 2285 (NSW).
Cardiff South (2285) sits in the Newcastle region of NSW.
Cardiff South has roughly 2,931 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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 South scores 6/100 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cardiff South's population at 2,931, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,931
Median age
38
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
2,931
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
91
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardiff South.
Local schools for Cardiff South
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Government School Catchment
Cardiff South Public School
Cardiff High School
Cardiff Public 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 South.
- What is the Cardiff South postcode?
- Cardiff South is in the 2285 postcode, in NSW, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- Where is Cardiff South?
- Cardiff South is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2285, in the Newcastle City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardiff South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Cardiff South?
- There are 20 schools serving Cardiff South on this page, including Cardiff South Public School, Cardiff High School, Cardiff Public School.
- How walkable is Cardiff South?
- Cardiff South has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Cardiff South?
- Cardiff South is close to Macquarie Hills, Hillsborough, Lakelands, Cardiff, Garden Suburb.
- What is the population of Cardiff South?
- The population of Cardiff South is approximately 2,931 (2021 Census). 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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