Question 1

Is Cardinia a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Cardinia is a small country-style township on the urban fringe, set among open paddocks and pockets of native bush. Homes range from weatherboard cottages and family houses to larger acreage blocks, giving the area a rural-residential, spacious feel. A modest village centre provides basic shops and community facilities, while the Cardinia Recreation Reserve is the sporting and social hub, hosting cricket, tennis and rugby league and featuring a recently upgraded playground.

About 342 people live in Cardinia; the median age is 44 and median household income is $1,875 a week. The community is mostly owner-occupied (47.2% owned outright, 42.5% with a mortgage) and weighted towards couple families, particularly those with children. Many residents combine local living with travel to nearby service centres via regional transport and roads. If you value space, a slower pace and simple local services, Cardinia may be a fit depending on what you’re looking for in a suburb.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Cardinia?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent property sales or rentals in Cardinia (VIC 3978) to publish reliable house or unit prices or rents, so it isn't possible to say how expensive it is to live there compared with local incomes. The ABS records a median total household income of $1,875 a week at the last Census, but that figure on its own doesn't let us assess affordability without current price or rent data.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Cardinia a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Cardinia hasn't had enough recent sales to put reliable figures on how house or unit values and rents have moved over the past 12 months. Without those published movements, there isn't a clear picture of how the suburb has performed as an investment this year.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

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