Cardiff South 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 South | Kotara South |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.9/100 | 39.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.6/100 | 57.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 73.0 / 1k | 92.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 51 | 30 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 34 | 16 |
| Planning activity | 5 | 3 |
| Population | 2,931 | 1,267 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesKotara South
- Best for familiesKotara South
- Best for best valueCardiff South
- Best for best schoolsKotara South
Comparison summary
Cardiff South and Kotara 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 South. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kotara South, Families → Kotara South, Best value → Cardiff South, Best schools → Kotara South.