Garfield North vs Tonimbuk
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garfield North (1012) sits above Tonimbuk (1007). Garfield North skews owner-occupied (95%), Tonimbuk runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
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Garfield North and Tonimbuk side by side
| Measure | Garfield North | Tonimbuk |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 79.0% |
| Renter occupied | 5.0% | 10.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 5 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 1012 | 1007 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 236 | 229 |
| Median age | 50 | 50 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 927 mm | 1038 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.2°C | 25.9°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 1007).
Garfield North vs Tonimbuk: common questions
Does Garfield North or Tonimbuk have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garfield North scores 1012 vs 1007 in Tonimbuk. 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.
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