Iona vs Garfield
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Garfield (998) sits above Iona (986).
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Iona and Garfield side by side
| Measure | Iona | Garfield |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $847,500 |
| Median unit | – | $293,760 |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 84.0% |
| Renter occupied | 4.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 7 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 998 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 0 |
| Population | 240 | 2,114 |
| Median age | 47 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 861 mm | 868 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.3°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
- 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).
Iona vs Garfield: common questions
Does Iona or Garfield 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.
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