Bunyip vs Garfield.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $791,500 and $847,500. Bunyip edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Bunyip (median $791,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Garfield ($847,500).
Bunyip scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunyip (1011) sits above Garfield (998).
For buyers
Bunyip is the lower entry point at $791,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Bunyip offers the higher gross rental yield (2.04% vs 2.02%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Bunyip edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 998).
Common questions
Is Bunyip or Garfield cheaper to buy in?
Bunyip has the lower median house price at $791,500, roughly 7% below Garfield ($847,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Bunyip or Garfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunyip scores 1011 vs 998 in Garfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Bunyip or Garfield?
Bunyip scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bunyip or Garfield?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.04% in Bunyip vs 2.02% in Garfield. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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