Cardiff vs Cardiff Heights

Updated 2026-07-01

Side-by-side comparison of Cardiff and Cardiff Heights in Lake Macquarie — prices, growth, development pipeline, vibe, and signals.

Local take: Cardiff has the shops; Heights has the views
WAIT
Cardiff
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Cardiff Heights
58/100
Cardiff vibe
53/100
Cardiff Heights vibe

Cardiff WAIT

Median house $905klower
Median unit —
Growth YoY +8.6%
Vibe score 58/100higher
Pattern Rail access, convenient
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 0

Cardiff Heights WAIT

Median house $1.2M
Median unit —
Growth YoY +19.3%higher
Vibe score 53/100
Pattern Elevated, views, established residential
Trend rising
DAs in pipeline 0
Contamination sites 0

Price Comparison

Cardiff ($905k) is 25% cheaper than Cardiff Heights ($1.2M) for houses.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is better, Cardiff or Cardiff Heights?

It depends on what you're looking for. Cardiff has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 58/100, while Cardiff Heights has a WAIT signal and a vibe score of 53/100. The best suburb for you depends on your priorities — enter any address to see the full surroundings picture.

What's the price difference between Cardiff and Cardiff Heights?

Cardiff is $305k cheaper for houses ($905k vs $1.2M). Year-on-year growth is +8.6% in Cardiff and +19.3% in Cardiff Heights.

Which has more development, Cardiff or Cardiff Heights?

Cardiff has 0 development applications, while Cardiff Heights has 0. More development means future supply and construction activity — which can affect both livability and property values.