NSW Property Intelligence
Cardiff SouthNSW 2285
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Cardiff South is home to ~2,931 residents (median age 38), with 22% of households renting.
Rent in Cardiff South
The median house rent in Cardiff South is $720/week (689 new leases). Units have a median of $490/week (100 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2285, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $420/wk | $390/wk |
| 2 | $580/wk | $530/wk |
| 3 | $700/wk | $660/wk |
| 4+ | $820/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Cardiff South fall in the intake zones of Cardiff South Public School, Cardiff High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Cardiff South Public School#734 of 2159 in NSW
- Cardiff High School#978 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Cardiff South has 5 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Cardiff Child Care, Cardiff South Early Education, Cardiff South OOSH P/L.
Shopping
Nearby shopping centres include Village Shopping Centre, Cardiff Marketplace, Warners Bay Village. 2 Asian grocers (亚超) operate within 2km of the suburb centre.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Cardiff South (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 12 | Downward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 5 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | Downward |
Development activity
37 development applications were lodged in Cardiff South over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Cardiff South — quick answers
What is the median rent in Cardiff South?
Houses in Cardiff South (postcode 2285) have a median asking rent of $720/week; units have a median of $490/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Cardiff South?
Cardiff South addresses can be zoned for Cardiff South Public School, Cardiff High School. Cardiff South Public School ranks in roughly the top 34% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Cardiff South?
Cardiff South has 5 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Cardiff South?
37 development applications were lodged in Cardiff South in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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