Garfield vs Iona

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garfield (998) sits above Iona (986).

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Garfield and Iona side by side

MeasureGarfieldIona
Price and market
Median house$847,500–
Median unit$293,760–
Renting
Owner occupied84.0%86.0%
Renter occupied11.0%4.0%
Schools
Schools nearby76
Average ICSEA998986
Lifestyle and people
Walk score2–
Transit score0–
Bike score0–
Population2,114240
Median age3947
Climate
Annual rainfall868 mm861 mm
Mean max, January26.4°C26.3°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 edges out on average school ICSEA (998 vs 986).

Garfield vs Iona: common questions

Does Garfield or Iona have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garfield scores 998 vs 986 in Iona. 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.