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Cardiff South Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Cardiff South Compares
Cardiff South vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Cardiff South | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,688 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $400 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,777 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 -NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 2285 covers Cardiff South, an inland suburb of Sydney about 110 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region of New South Wales. Local government services are provided by Lake Macquarie.
According to the 2021 Census, Cardiff South has a population of 2,931 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,688, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 197 (6.7% of residents).
Housing in Cardiff South includes a median weekly rent of $400, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,777, with 1,110 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 77.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Cardiff South scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Cardiff South is served by Cardiff South Public School.
Cardiff South is part of the Newcastle statistical area in New South Wales.
Cardiff South Details
| Postcode | 2285 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 2,931 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,688/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $805/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $400 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,777 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1851/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,110 |
| Australian Citizens | 93.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 197 (6.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -32.953 |
| Longitude | 151.662 |
| Distance from Sydney | 110 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Newcastle |
| Local Government | Lake Macquarie |
| Federal Electorate | Hunter |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 532 (18.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 405 (13.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 778 (26.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 777 (26.5%) |
| 65+ years | 439 (15.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 286 (9.8%) |
| Asthma | 281 (9.6%) |
| Diabetes | 184 (6.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 139 (4.7%) |
| Cancer | 95 (3.2%) |
| Lung Condition | 53 (1.8%) |
| Dementia | 23 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 50 (4.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 378 (34.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 427 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 249 (22.6%) |
Schools in Cardiff South
Suburbs Near Cardiff South
Same Postcode (2285)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.