Lake Macquarie / Garden Suburb
Suburb profile
Garden Suburb
A residential suburb between Charlestown and Cardiff.
$1.17m
Median house price
+10.4%
Growth, 12 months
$800/wk
Median rent
12 days
Avg. time on market
25
Houses sold, 12 months
CoreLogic data via RP Data, 12 months to Sep 2026.
About Garden Suburb
Garden Suburb sits between Charlestown and Cardiff, a well-established residential pocket without its own commercial centre.
Housing is a mix of established homes on good-sized blocks, with strong demand thanks to its central position between two major centres.
Who buys here
Families after space close to Charlestown Square and Cardiff's train line, in a suburb that moves fast.
Twenty-five houses sold in the past year, moving quickly at an average of just 12 days on market, with values up 10.4% over 12 months.
What's nearby
Shops & everyday
Transport
- Cardiff Station
Schools
- Garden Suburb Public School
- Cardiff High School
Buying in Garden Suburb
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