Cardiff
NSW 2285 • Rest of NSW
About Cardiff
Cardiff is a well-established residential suburb in the Lake Macquarie local government area, located approximately 130 kilometres north of Sydney and around 15 kilometres south-west of Newcastle's CBD. Home to around 6,318 residents across 5.2 square kilometres, it is a compact Major Urban locality with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $1,512 per week, broadly reflective of the Hunter Region's working and middle-class demographics. The suburb has a notably strong Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, with around 365 residents identifying as Indigenous — one of the larger proportions in the Lake Macquarie area.
Cardiff is well-served by its own railway station on the Hunter Valley line, making it a practical choice for commuters travelling to Newcastle and the broader Hunter region. Residents enjoy access to local schools, shopping facilities, and sporting clubs, with the expansive Lake Macquarie — Australia's largest coastal saltwater lake — a short drive away offering boating, fishing, and waterfront recreation. The suburb's predominantly Australian-born community gives it a strong sense of local identity, while its mix of families and established residents reflects the steady, unpretentious character of the greater Lake Macquarie area.
Cardiff falls under postcode 2285 and is governed by Lake Macquarie Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Lake Macquarie electorate.
Location
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 by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Cardiff Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Cardiff" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
64 state housing + 64 community housing dwellings (ABS 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 135
- 2. New Zealand 69
- 3. India 49
- 4. Philippines 41
- 5. Germany 35
- 6. Italy 23
- 7. United States 20
- 8. Scotland 17
- 9. Vietnam 17
- 10. Thailand 15
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)