Garfield vs Iona
The verdict
Garfield rates higher for transport (84 vs 0). Iona is closer to the coast (19.7 km vs 21.7 km).
Scores
GarfieldIona
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 |
| Transport | 84 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 38 |
| Liveability | 21 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,114 | 240 |
| Median age | 39 | 47 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,677 | $1,924 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 23.1% | 17.9% |
| Born in Australia | 82.6% | 77.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.8 |
Growth: Garfield High Growth · Iona High Growth
Property
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $752K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -34.1% | 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
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 142 | 1,250 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 189 | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,318 | 2,500 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 994 | Data not available |
Transport
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 84 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 2 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 147 | 233 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.1 km | 6.6 km |
Liveability
| Garfield | 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 2 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.7 km | 19.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 69.7 km | 73.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 29.1 km | 32.3 km |
Population & growth
| Garfield | Iona | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,114 | 240 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,205 | 250 |
| Projected 2041 | 3,512 | 399 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.06% | 1.03% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Garfield or Iona?
Garfield has the higher transport score (Garfield 84/100 vs Iona 0/100).
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