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Cardiff Heights, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cardiff Heights is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,421. Elevation: 302 ft (92 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,421 Population 5/sq mi density
302 ft Elevation 92 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
31.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,310 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,310 median income, 2.3% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.2 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,070/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population1,421
Median Age44.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,310
Per Capita$27,310
Unemployment2.3%

Housing

C
Home Value$214,000
Rent$1,070
Ownership83.5%
Housing Units568

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain31.7 in/yr
Sunny Days345/yr
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Population1,421
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Coordinates-32.9363°, 151.6723°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation31.7 inches (805 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,310
Median Age44.0 years

About Cardiff Heights

Cardiff Heights is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,421. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet (92 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 55°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cardiff Heights has a population of 1,421 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age is 44.0 years, 13% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,421
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
44.0yrs
Median Age
13% above Australia avg
267.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cardiff Heights vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cardiff Heights is $27,310, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,310 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $525, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.3% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 135 business establishments.

Income: Cardiff Heights vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,310
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,310
Avg Weekly Wage$525

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.3%
36% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)135

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cardiff Heights is $214,000, 24% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below the national average of $1,163). 83.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 568 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$214,000
24% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership83.5%
Owner-Occupied83.5%
Renter-Occupied16.5%
Housing Units568

Property Tax

Climate in Cardiff Heights

Cardiff Heights has an average annual temperature of 18.6°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.9°C), the coldest is Jul (13.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.7° 86.0
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 20.1° / 25.5° 138.4
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 18.9° / 24.9° 123.4
Apr 19.6°C / 67°F 15.8° / 23.3° 130.6
May 16.8°C / 62°F 12.8° / 20.7° 90.3
Jun 14.4°C / 58°F 10.6° / 18.3° 103.7
Jul 13.4°C / 56°F 9.2° / 17.7° 56.4
Aug 14.5°C / 58°F 10° / 19° 49.4
Sep 16.8°C / 62°F 12.6° / 21.1° 60.5
Oct 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.4° 64.6
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 16.9° / 23.3° 110.5
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.7° 66.3
Cardiff Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 55°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 345 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 302 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 55°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average55°F (13°C)
Sunny Days345 days/yr

Geography

Elevation302 ft (92 m)
Area267.3 sq mi (692.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-32.9363°N, 151.6723°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 42 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 63 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 107 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 110 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 112 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 104 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 119 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 65 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 59 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 92 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 100 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 75 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 98 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
February 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in Warmest
March 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
July 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Driest
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 65°F (18°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.1 in

Cardiff Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 55°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Cardiff Heights

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cardiff North Public School
Saint Kevin's Primary School
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Radio Stations near Cardiff Heights

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
2GB 873 Sydney news, sport AAC+ 48 kbps
Central Coast Radio.com 90's and more!, alternative rock MP3 192 kbps
2NURFM easy listening MP3 128 kbps
2BOB Radio 104.7FM MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cardiff Heights

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fighter World
Forsight Gallery
Fort Scratchley Museum
Maitland Regional Museum
Miss Porter's House
Monarch Historical Museum
Morpeth Museum
Newcastle Museum
Newcastle Police Station Museum
Richmond Vale Railway Museum
Sketchley Pioneer Cottage
South Sea Island Museum
Sunnyside and South Sea Island Museum
Tomago House
Wallsend District Hospital

Libraries in Cardiff Heights

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Belmont Library0.0
Beresfield Library0.0
Cardiff Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
East Maitland Library0.0
Edgeworth Library0.0
Gwandalan Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Kurri Kurri Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Maitland City Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
Morisset Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Rutherford Library0.0
Speers Point Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Sugar Valley Library Museum0.0
Swansea Library0.0
Thornton Library0.0
Toronto Library0.0
Wallsend District Library0.0
Wangi Wangi Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cardiff Heights

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Gas Stations in Cardiff Heights

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AU #1212190085
United

Stadiums & Teams in Cardiff Heights

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cardiff Heights

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra AirfieldSmall Airport
Dr Fox AirstripSmall Airport
Elderslie AirportSmall Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre AirfieldSmall Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain AirportSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstripSmall Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warkworth AirportSmall Airport
Warnervale AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Cardiff Heights

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Adamstown Clinic
CSCAN Radiology
Hunter Imaging
ihear
Laverty Pathology
Laverty Pathology
Marie Stopes Newcastle
Mayfield Podiatry
Newcastle Muscle Therapy
Small Talk Speech Therapy
Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic
Vamp

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cardiff Heights

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Kevin's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiff Heights

What is the population of Cardiff Heights?

Cardiff Heights has a population of 1,421 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 267.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Cardiff Heights expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,310, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $214,000 (24% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Cardiff Heights?

Cardiff Heights enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 55°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 31.7 inches.

How is the job market in Cardiff Heights?

The job market in Cardiff Heights is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $525. There are 135 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cardiff Heights?

The median home value in Cardiff Heights is $214,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,070. The homeownership rate is 83.5%.

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