Bunyip vs Iona
The verdict
Bunyip rates higher for transport (82 vs 0). Iona is closer to the coast (19.7 km vs 25.1 km).
Scores
BunyipIona
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 17 |
| Transport | 82 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 38 |
| Liveability | 31 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,131 | 240 |
| Median age | 38 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,927 | $1,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.1% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Bunyip High Growth · Iona High Growth
Property
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $718K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -3.4% | Data not available |
| 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 | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 128 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 224 | 1,250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 192 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,587 | 2,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,007 | Data not available |
Transport
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 82 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 3 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 155 | 233 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 190 m | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 25.1 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 73.5 km | 73.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 33.4 km | 32.3 km |
Population & growth
| Bunyip | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,131 | 240 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,265 | 250 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,202 | 399 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.05% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Bunyip or Iona?
Bunyip has the higher transport score (Bunyip 82/100 vs Iona 0/100).
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