EDITION 18

Newcastle Living

Local Insights:
Cardiff & Surrounds

Accessible, affordable, and firmly community-driven, this part of the region delivers dependable value and everyday convenience.

Local Insights Edition 18: Cardiff & Surrounds

Glendale

Cardiff and its neighbouring suburbs offer a balance of affordability, accessibility, and established neighbourhood charm. The train station provides direct links to Newcastle and Sydney, while nearby Glendale anchors the area with major retail, sporting facilities, and everyday services. Leafy streets in Macquarie Hills and surrounding pockets add a quieter residential feel, appealing to families and buyers seeking value without sacrificing convenience.

A mix of post-war homes, renovation-ready properties, and newer builds supports a range of entry points into the market. With schools, parks, and community facilities already firmly in place, the area continues to provide steady demand and long-term confidence for those looking to settle in a practical,well-serviced location.

Local Insights Edition 18: Cardiff & Surrounds

MUST VISIT

Food Farmacy
Atune Health Centre,
Floor 1 – Unit 1/52 Ada St, Cardiff

A wholefood, plant-based eatery with a clinical backbone, Food Farmacy pairs anti-inflammatory principles with colourful, from-scratch cooking – bringing together café comfort and nutritional rigour in one space.

HIGHLIGHTS

Stockland Glendale Shopping Complex | Cardiff Shopping Centre | Hunter Sports Centre | Event Cinemas Glendale | Waratah Golf Club | Macquarie Hills Playground | Lake Macquarie BMX Club | Cardiff Train Station | Less than 10 mins drive to Lake Macquarie Esplanade | Less than 15 mins drive to Redhead Beach

HOUSES

Median House Price
Cardiff Heights

$1,074,000

Best Return on Investment
Garden Suburb = 4.48%
Macquarie Hills = 4.20%
Glendale = 4.08%

UNITS

Median Unit Price
Cardiff

$745,000

Best Return on Investment
Cardiff Heights = 6.07%
Argenton = 4.34%
Cardiff South = 4.14%

Jackson Manning

Jackson Manning
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Phone 0406 242 784

Andrew Dinnen

Andrew Dinnen
Licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer
Phone 0423 217 864