Cardiff NSW 2285 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Cardiff is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2285). The median sale price is $865k (+164% since 2012). The median weekly rent is $700/week, a gross rental yield of about 4.2%. It has a population of about 6,318 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2021 | $650,000 |
| 2022 | $705,000 |
| 2023 | $703,500 |
| 2024 | $760,000 |
| 2025 | $813,750 |
| 2026 | $865,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 2-bedroom | $570 |
| 3-bedroom | $700 |
| 4+ bed | $800 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (78% of recorded sales, most commonly around 500-700㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 6,318
- Median age: 38
- Median weekly household income: $1,512
- Average household size: 2.4
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 957 · 34th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 950 · 36th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Cardiff
- Cardiff High School · Secondary School
- Cardiff Public School · Primary School
- Cardiff North Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Cardiff Station (train), about 0.4 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Cardiff?
The median sale price in Cardiff NSW 2285 is $865,000, up 164% since 2012. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Cardiff?
The median weekly rent in Cardiff (postcode 2285) is $700 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Cardiff?
The estimated gross rental yield in Cardiff is about 4.2%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Cardiff?
Schools located in Cardiff include Cardiff High School, Cardiff Public School, Cardiff North Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Boolaroo 2284
- Argenton 2284
- Glendale 2285
- Macquarie Hills 2285
- Garden Suburb 2289
- Cardiff South 2285
- Cardiff Heights 2285
- New Lambton Heights 2305
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.