Moving to Cardiff NSW 2285
What the official numbers say about living in Cardiff — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $375 a week, against a median personal income of $1,512 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Cardiff grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,779 → 6,318 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, India; most spoken languages besides English: Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Cardiff sits around the national average (decile 4 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 22% work from home.
Nearest train station: Cardiff, about 0.3 km away.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 111 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 11 schools · 1 cafes & restaurants · 3 supermarkets · 9 parks — see them all on the Cardiff profile.
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Lake Macquarie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Shortland — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2285 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Cardiff profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
Common questions
What is rent like in Cardiff?
The census median rent is $375 a week.
Is Cardiff growing?
Population went from 5,779 (2011) to 6,318 (2021) — up 9% over the decade.
How far is Cardiff from the city?
About 111 km straight-line from the Sydney CBD, with Cardiff station roughly 0.3 km away.
Which council area is Cardiff in?
Cardiff falls under Lake Macquarie council and the federal electorate of Shortland.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Cardiff vs Warners Bay · Cardiff vs Wallsend.
Nearby guides: Warners Bay · Wallsend · Charlestown · New Lambton · Cameron Park · Belmont.