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Cardiff Heights
NewcastleNew South Wales
Cardiff Heights is located in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Cardiff Heights
Cardiff Heights
Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population 1,384 (2021 census)
 • Density 865/km2 (2,240/sq mi)
Postcode(s) 2285
Area 1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location
LGA(s) City of Lake Macquarie
Parish Kahibah
State electorate(s)
  • Charlestown
  • Wallsend
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Cardiff Heights:
Glendale Elermore Vale Rankin Park
Cardiff Cardiff Heights New Lambton Heights
Cardiff Cardiff Garden Suburb

Cardiff Heights is a lovely suburb located in the City of Lake Macquarie, which is part of Greater Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. It's a residential area where people live, learn, and play.

Exploring Cardiff Heights

Cardiff Heights is a suburb, which is like a neighborhood or a smaller community that is part of a larger city area. It's known for being a peaceful place to live.

Where is Cardiff Heights?

This suburb is about 13 kilometers (that's about 8 miles) west of the main city center of Newcastle. It's also just 6 kilometers (about 3.7 miles) northwest of another suburb called Charlestown.

Cardiff Heights is part of the "West Ward" area within the City of Lake Macquarie. This means it's looked after by the local council of Lake Macquarie.

Fast Facts About the Area

  • Location: It's in the state of New South Wales, Australia.
  • Local Government: The area is managed by the City of Lake Macquarie council.
  • Postcode: If you were sending mail there, the postcode is 2285.
  • Population: According to the 2021 census, about 1,384 people live in Cardiff Heights.
  • Size: The suburb covers an area of about 1.6 square kilometers.

What's Nearby?

Cardiff Heights is surrounded by other interesting suburbs. To the west and south, you'll find Cardiff. To the north, there's Elermore Vale, and to the east, you'll find New Lambton Heights. These nearby places mean residents have easy access to different facilities and services.

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