Garfield North vs Garfield
Garfield scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 2/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garfield North (1012) sits above Garfield (998). Garfield North skews owner-occupied (95%), Garfield runs more rental-dense (84% owner).
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Garfield North and Garfield side by side
| Measure | Garfield North | Garfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $847,500 |
| Median unit | – | $293,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 2 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 236 | 2,114 |
| Median age | 50 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 868 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 26.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Garfield North edges out on average school ICSEA (1012 vs 998).
Garfield North vs Garfield: common questions
Does Garfield North or Garfield have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garfield North scores 1012 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, Garfield North or Garfield?
Garfield scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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