Garfield vs Bunyip
Bunyip (median $791,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Garfield ($847,500).
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Garfield and Bunyip side by side
| Measure | Garfield | Bunyip |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $847,500 | $791,500 |
| Median unit | $293,760 | $312,480 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 7 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1011 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 2,114 | 3,131 |
| Median age | 39 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 868 mm | 868 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.4°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
Bunyip scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunyip (1011) sits above Garfield (998).
- For buyers
- Bunyip is the lower entry point at $791,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Bunyip edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 998).
Garfield vs Bunyip: common questions
Is Garfield or Bunyip cheaper to buy in?
Bunyip has the lower median house price at $791,500, roughly 7% below Garfield ($847,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Garfield or Bunyip have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunyip scores 1011 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 or Bunyip?
Bunyip scores 10/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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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