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 986Boronia St
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Cardiff North Public School ICSEA 1014Wansbeck Valley Rd
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Cardiff Public School ICSEA 1000Macquarie Rd
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Cardiff South Public School ICSEA 1017Lake Ave
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Edgeworth Heights Public School ICSEA 969Ridley St
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Edgeworth Public School ICSEA 967Minmi Rd
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Glendale East Public School ICSEA 956Clarence St
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Glendale High School ICSEA 9562A Oaklands St
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326 Lake Road
Housing Costs 2021 Census
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
- 11. Nepal 5
- 12. Italy 4
- 13. Malaysia 4
- 14. North Macedonia 4
- 15. Scotland 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)