Garfield at a glance
Median house
$847,500
Median unit
$293,760
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,114
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Garfield.
The postcode for Garfield is 3814 (VIC).
The median house price in Garfield is $847,500.
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.
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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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 639mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Melbourne (Olympic Park) station, 64.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
2,114
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$847,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $293,760.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
$847,500
$293,760
2,114
Median age: 39
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.02% (median rent $330/wk against a $847,500 price tag). Units yield 5.84% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (11%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20262.02%
Based on $847,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.84%
Based on $293,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202684%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
56
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Garfield.
Local schools for Garfield
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Government School Catchment
Garfield Primary School
Bunyip Primary School
Longwarry Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
639 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
6.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Melbourne (Olympic Park) (65 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Garfield.
- What is the median house price in Garfield?
- The median house price in Garfield, VIC 3814 is $847,500. The median unit price is $293,760.
- 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 regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3814, in the Cardinia Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Garfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $330.
- 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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