Cardiff Heights vs Hillsborough, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Cardiff Heights | Hillsborough |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 30.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 59.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 73.3 / 1k |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 15 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 22.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 5 |
| Planning activity | 3 | — |
| Population | 1,384 | 641 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 5/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesCardiff Heights
- Best for familiesCardiff Heights
- Best for investmentHillsborough
Comparison summary
Cardiff Heights and Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cardiff Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Cardiff Heights; Housing (desirability) favours Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW); Crime rate favours Cardiff Heights. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Cardiff Heights, Families → Cardiff Heights, Investment → Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW).
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