Cardiff Heights
NSW 2285 • Rest of NSW
About Cardiff Heights
Cardiff Heights is a quiet residential suburb within the City of Lake Macquarie, New South Wales, spanning 1.3 square kilometres. With a population of approximately 1,384 residents, the suburb sits on elevated terrain overlooking the broader Lake Macquarie area. The community comprises a mix of families, retirees, and young professionals, with a median household income reflecting its working and middle-class character.
The suburb offers a friendly community atmosphere ideal for families and professionals seeking a peaceful lifestyle close to essential amenities. Cardiff Heights is conveniently situated near primary schools, local shops, and larger shopping centres in nearby Cardiff and Charlestown. The area provides easy access to Lake Macquarie's waterways, bushland reserves, and recreational facilities, while remaining well-connected to Newcastle CBD via train and road networks.
Cardiff Heights falls under postcode 2285 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wallsend electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 269, 270 — Cardiff / Charlestown 10-15 mins
- 350 — Newcastle Interchange 35-40 mins
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Cardiff station on Sydney-Newcastle line; trains every 30 mins to Newcastle/Sydney
Some local shops walkable; car preferred for major shopping
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cardiff High School ICSEA 9864954 9966 Boronia St
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Cardiff North Public School ICSEA 10144954 0404 Wansbeck Valley Rd
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Cardiff Public School ICSEA 10004954 0475 Macquarie Rd
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Glendale East Public School ICSEA 9564954 9551 8 Margot Ave
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Cardiff South Public School ICSEA 10174954 7296 9 Lake Avenue
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Edgeworth Heights Public School ICSEA 9694958 1180 Ridley St
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Edgeworth Public School ICSEA 9674958 1831 Minmi Rd
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Glendale High School ICSEA 9562A Oaklands St
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326 Lake Rd
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Cardiff Heights by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cardiff Heights Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cardiff Heights" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 51
- 2. New Zealand 11
- 3. Germany 10
- 4. Poland 10
- 5. India 8
- 6. Netherlands 8
- 7. United States 6
- 8. Canada 5
- 9. China 5
- 10. Ireland 5
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)