Garfield, VIC 3814
Cardinia Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 3814
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Median house price
$847,500
Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)
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Garfield at a glance
- Median unit
- $293,760
- Population
- 2,114
- Median age 39
Prices: Median · Land Victoria · the latest published quarter (updated May 2026) · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Garfield
Houses change hands at $847,500 on a typical sale, in line with the Victoria median. Units come in around $293,760, roughly 65% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $170,000. Prices are in line with the Victoria median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
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What to know about Garfield
Garfield (3814) sits in the Cardinia region of Victoria. The median house here is $847,500, in line with the Victoria median of around $850K.
Garfield has roughly 2,114 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Garfield scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 868 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Garfield
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 2/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Garfield's population at 2,114, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 79%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 84%
- Renter occupied
- 11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Crime and safety
81 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 868 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 26.4°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.5°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Garfield
- What is the median house price in Garfield?
- The median house price in Garfield, VIC 3814 is $847,500 (Land Victoria's quarterly suburb median, the latest published quarter (updated May 2026)). The median unit price is $293,760.
- How much is my house worth in Garfield?
- A useful starting point is the Garfield median house price of $847,500 (units $293,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the Garfield postcode?
- Garfield is in the 3814 postcode, in VIC, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- Where is Garfield?
- Garfield is a suburb in the Cardinia Shire Council area, VIC 3814.
- What schools are in Garfield?
- There are 7 schools serving Garfield on this page, including Garfield Primary School, Bunyip Primary School, Columba Catholic School.
- How walkable is Garfield?
- Garfield has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Garfield?
- Garfield is close to Bunyip, Vervale, Garfield North, Iona, Tynong.
- What is the population of Garfield?
- The population of Garfield is approximately 2,114 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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