Side by sideSuburb comparison

Iona vs Bunyip.

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

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bunyip (1011) 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

Bunyip edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 986).

Common questionsIona vs Bunyip

Common questions

Does Iona or Bunyip have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bunyip scores 1011 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

Iona
Metric
Bunyip

Price & Market

Median house
$791,500
Median unit
$312,480
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$311/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$311/wk
$250/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$320/wk
86.0%
Owner occupied
85.0%
4.0%
Renter occupied
11.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
10
Transit score
20
Bike score
0
240
Population
3,131
47
Median age
38

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

6
Schools nearby
6
986
Avg ICSEA
1011

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).