Cardiff Heights vs Kotara 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 | Kotara South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.6/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 49.7/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 46.2 / 1k | 92.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 31 | 30 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 19 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 3 |
| Population | 1,384 | 1,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesKotara South
- Best for investmentKotara South
- Best for best valueKotara South
- Best for best schoolsKotara South
Comparison summary
Cardiff Heights and Kotara South offer different strengths across official suburb data. Cardiff Heights leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Kotara South; Housing (desirability) favours Kotara South; Crime rate favours Cardiff Heights. Quick verdicts: Families → Kotara South, Investment → Kotara South, Best value → Kotara South, Best schools → Kotara South.