Cardiff Heights vs Cardiff South, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cardiff Heights | Cardiff South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 44.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 72.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 73.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 51 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 34 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 5 |
| Population | 1,384 | 2,931 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 4/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCardiff Heights
- Best for familiesCardiff South
- Best for investmentCardiff South
- Best for best valueCardiff South
- Best for best schoolsCardiff South
Comparison summary
Cardiff Heights and Cardiff South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cardiff South leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cardiff South; Housing (desirability) favours Cardiff South; Crime rate favours Cardiff Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cardiff Heights, Families → Cardiff South, Investment → Cardiff South, Best value → Cardiff South.