Cardinia Shire Council
Garfield
Garfield at a glance
Median house
$847,500
Median unit
$293,760
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,114
Median age 39
About
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Garfield is a suburb in Victoria.
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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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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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
2,114
Median age
39
Family households
79%
Lone person
20%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Garfield.
Local schools for Garfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Garfield postcode?
- Garfield is in the 3814 postcode, in VIC, 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?
- Garfield has approximately 2,114 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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