Cardiff South, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Cardiff South, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
| Locality | Cardiff South |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Lake Macquarie City Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.95388 |
| Longitude | 151.66609 |
| Population | 2,784 |
| Density | 1729.2 /km² |
| Area | 1.6 km² |
| Elevation | 45 m |
| Postcode | 2285 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 110 km north-northeast |
Cardiff South is a locality in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,784. The locality covers an area of 1.6 km², giving a population density of about 1729.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 45 m above sea level. It lies approximately 110 km north-northeast of Sydney. Cardiff South is located at 32.9539°S, 151.6661°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2285.
Cardiff South unfolds as a landscape of gentle slopes meeting the broad expanse of Lake Macquarie, its character shaped by the interplay of suburban growth and the enduring presence of the waterway. It lies 12.5 km west-south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 252°T), and is situated 6.1 km south of Wallsend. The air here often carries a subtle tang of salt, a whisper from the vast body of water that defines its eastern edge, while to the west, the land rises subtly, offering glimpses of rolling hills that frame the horizon. The colour palette of Cardiff South is a study in greens and blues, from the manicured lawns of its residential streets to the shimmering surface of the lake, reflecting the changing moods of the sky, particularly in the late afternoon when the sun casts a warm, golden hue across the neighbourhood. A quiet hum of daily life pervades, a steady rhythm of cars on local roads and the distant murmur of conversation, all underscored by the rustling of eucalyptus leaves in the persistent coastal breeze.
Historically, Cardiff South’s story is entwined with the development of the broader region, its growth spurred by the burgeoning demand for housing and the accessibility offered by its proximity to key industrial centres and the natural harbour of Lake Macquarie. The local economy, while now diversified, still bears the imprint of earlier eras, with echoes of past industries in the surrounding areas influencing its present character. The lake itself remains a vital artery, not just for recreation but as a source of inspiration and a defining feature of the local identity, drawing people to its shores for fishing, boating, and quiet contemplation. Neighbourhoods here are a mix of established homes and newer developments, each contributing to the evolving narrative of Cardiff South, a place where the legacy of its past is steadily being written into the present.
Loading news…
Loading news-world…
Loading news-world…
This page provides an interactive Google map of Cardiff South, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Cardiff South, in the Lake Macquarie City Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Cardiff South includes the postcode (2285), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Lake Macquarie City Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Cardiff South is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |