Bunyip vs Garfield
The verdict
Bunyip is more affordable, with a median house price of $718K versus $752K in Garfield. Bunyip rates higher for liveability (31 vs 21). Garfield is closer to the coast (21.7 km vs 25.1 km).
Scores
BunyipGarfield
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 50 |
| Transport | 82 | 84 |
| Education | 43 | 44 |
| Liveability | 31 | 21 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,131 | 2,114 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,927 | $1,677 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 23.1% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 82.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bunyip High Growth · Garfield High Growth
Property
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $718K | $752K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | -34.1% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 224 | 142 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 192 | 189 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,587 | 2,318 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | 994 |
Transport
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 84 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 2 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 155 | 147 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 190 m | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 25.8°C | 25.8°C |
| Winter max temp | 14.2°C | 14.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 600 | 600 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 2 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 21.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.5 km | 69.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 33.4 km | 29.1 km |
Population & growth
| Bunyip | Garfield | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,131 | 2,114 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,265 | 2,205 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,202 | 3,512 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.06% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Bunyip or Garfield?
Bunyip and Garfield have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Bunyip or Garfield?
Bunyip is more affordable, with a median house price of $718K versus $752K.
Which has better schools, Bunyip or Garfield?
Bunyip has a higher average school ICSEA (Bunyip 1007 vs Garfield 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Bunyip or Garfield?
Garfield has the higher transport score (Bunyip 82/100 vs Garfield 84/100).
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