Side by sideSuburb comparison

Garie vs Otford.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garie (1071) sits above Otford (1068).

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

Garie edges out on average school ICSEA (1071 vs 1068).

Common questionsGarie vs Otford

Common questions

Does Garie or Otford have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Garie scores 1071 vs 1068 in Otford. 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

Garie
Metric
Otford

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$460/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$530/wk
$391/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$550/wk
Owner occupied
89.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

2
Walk score
2
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
5
35,304
Population
396
39
Median age
40

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
8
1071
Avg ICSEA
1068

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

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