Pleasant Drive

Cardwell QLD 4849

The size of Cardwell is approximately 32.9 square kilometres. It has 3 parks covering nearly 81.9% of total area. The population of Cardwell in 2016 was 1309 people. By 2021 the population was 1320 showing a population growth of 0.8% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Cardwell is 60-69 years. Households in Cardwell are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Cardwell work in a community and personal service occupation.In 2021, 56.90% of the homes in Cardwell were owner-occupied compared with 56.60% in 2016.

Cardwell has 1,250 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in Cardwell have seen a 58.24% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 165.85% increase. As at 30 November 2025:

• The median value for Houses in Cardwell is $416,584 while the median value for Units is $322,208.
• Houses have a median rent of $525 while Units have a median rent of $370.