Cardinia Shire Council
Cardinia
Cardinia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
342
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Cardinia.
Cardinia (3978) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria.
Cardinia has roughly 342 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cardinia scores 0/100 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 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 5 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cardinia's population at 342, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
342
Median age
44
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$406/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
342
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
37
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardinia.
Local schools for Cardinia
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Government School Catchment
Cardinia Primary School
Topirum Primary School
John Henry Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cardinia.
- What is the Cardinia postcode?
- Cardinia is in the 3978 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardinia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $406, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Cardinia?
- There are 20 schools serving Cardinia on this page, including Cardinia Primary School, Clyde Grammar, St Josephine Bakhita Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Cardinia?
- Cardinia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cardinia?
- Cardinia is close to Rythdale, Dalmore, Officer South, Pakenham South, Clyde North.
- What is the population of Cardinia?
- Cardinia has approximately 342 residents. 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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