Lakelands vs Cardiff South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,250,000 and $922,500. Cardiff South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Cardiff South (median $922,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Lakelands ($1,250,000). Over the past year, Cardiff South (+9.8%) ran 14.0 percentage points ahead of Lakelands (-4.2%) on house-price growth.
Lakelands scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Cardiff South (1025) sits above Lakelands (1010). Lakelands skews owner-occupied (88%), Cardiff South runs more rental-dense (76% owner).
For buyers
Cardiff South is the lower entry point at $922,500 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Cardiff South carries both higher gross yield (4.09% vs 3.02%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Cardiff South edges out on average school ICSEA (1025 vs 1010).
Common questions
Is Lakelands or Cardiff South cheaper to buy in?
Cardiff South has the lower median house price at $922,500, roughly 36% below Lakelands ($1,250,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Lakelands or Cardiff South?
Over the past 12 months, Cardiff South grew +9.8% vs -4.2% in Lakelands, a gap of 14.0 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Lakelands or Cardiff South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Cardiff South scores 1025 vs 1010 in Lakelands. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Lakelands or Cardiff South?
Lakelands scores 16/100 on walkability vs 6/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Lakelands or Cardiff South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.09% in Cardiff South vs 3.02% in Lakelands. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
Price & Market
Rental
Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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