Side by sideSuburb comparison

Garfield vs Iona.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Garfield edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

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

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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).

Common questionsGarfield 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.

The numbers behind the take

Garfield
Metric
Iona

Price & Market

$847,500
Median house
$293,760
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$330/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$311/wk
$330/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$250/wk
84.0%
Owner occupied
86.0%
11.0%
Renter occupied
4.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
0
Transit score
0
Bike score
2,114
Population
240
39
Median age
47

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

7
Schools nearby
6
998
Avg ICSEA
986

Climate

639 mm
Annual rainfall
639 mm
25.9°C
Mean max (Jan)
25.9°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).