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Garfield, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Garfield is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,738. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,738 Population 22/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
36.3 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$25,113 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$25,113 median income, 4.0% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $930/mo rent

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About Garfield

Garfield

Garfield is a town in Victoria, Australia, 79 km south-east of Melbourne's Central Business District, located within the Shire of Cardinia local government area. Garfield recorded a population of 2,114 at the 2021 census.

People

Population1,738
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density22/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,113
Per Capita$25,113
Unemployment4.0%

Housing

C
Home Value$186,000
Rent$930
Ownership88.3%
Housing Units695

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain36.3 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population1,738
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates-38.0899°, 145.6750°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation36.3 inches (921 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$25,113
Median Age39.0 years

About Garfield

Garfield is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,738. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 51°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.3 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Garfield has a population of 1,738 with a density of 22 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,738
Total Population
22
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
78.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Garfield vs Australia Average

The median household income in Garfield is $25,113, which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,113 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $483, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 165 business establishments.

Income: Garfield vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,113
67% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,113
Avg Weekly Wage$483

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)165

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Garfield is $186,000, 34% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below the national average of $1,163). 88.3% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 695 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$186,000
34% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership88.3%
Owner-Occupied88.3%
Renter-Occupied11.7%
Housing Units695

Property Tax

Climate in Garfield

Garfield has an average annual temperature of 12.9°C (55°F). The hottest month is Jan (18.3°C), the coldest is Jul (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1091 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 18.3°C / 65°F 11.5° / 25.1° 66.3
Feb 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 69.5
Mar 16°C / 61°F 9.6° / 22.4° 61.8
Apr 13.1°C / 56°F 7.4° / 18.8° 77.6
May 10.5°C / 51°F 5.7° / 15.3° 83.2
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 4.2° / 13° 101.0
Jul 7.8°C / 46°F 3.4° / 12.2° 100.6
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 3.7° / 13.4° 116.6
Sep 10.4°C / 51°F 5.3° / 15.4° 121.7
Oct 12.3°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.8° 101.8
Nov 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 99.7
Dec 16.3°C / 61°F 9.9° / 22.7° 91.6
Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 51°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 271 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 51°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average51°F (11°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area78.0 sq mi (202.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates-38.0899°N, 145.6750°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.3"
5% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 52 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 58 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 85 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 48 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 42 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 39 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 91 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 51 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 51 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 39 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 59 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 93 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 128 km
May 28, 2023 5 km W of Mickleham, Australia M3.8 95 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 38 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 35 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 56 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 13 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 64 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.2 in
June 49°F (10°C) 3.0 in Coldest
July 51°F (11°C) 3.1 in
August 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in Wettest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
December 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in

Garfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 49°F in June to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Garfield

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Garfield Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Garfield

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
World Buddhist Radio buddhism, meditation MP3 64 kbps
Yarra Valley FM — MP3 128 kbps
SYN FM alternative, college radio AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Garfield

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Emerald Museum
Historic Council Shire Offices

Libraries in Garfield

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casey-Cardinia Library Co. (Pakenham Branch)0.0
Drouin Library0.0
Emerald Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Garfield

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gembrook Market
The Barn

Cafes in Garfield

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brewsters Foodstore & Cafe
Lady Lavender's Tea Rooms
Lunas Garfield

Theatres in Garfield

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garfield Picture Theatre

Zoos in Garfield

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Wildlife Trail

Theme Parks in Garfield

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gumbuya World

Train Stations in Garfield

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garfield Station
Tynong

Golf Courses in Garfield

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garfield Golf Club

Ski Resorts Near Garfield

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Baw Baw 0.0 — — $0 — — —

Airports Near Garfield

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Melbourne Moorabbin AirportMBWMedium Airport
Arkells Airfield—Small Airport
Bunurong Field—Small Airport
Bunyip Airport—Small Airport
Coldstream Airport—Small Airport
Drouin Airport—Small Airport
Fish Creek Airport—Small Airport
Inverloch Airport—Small Airport
Koo Wee Rup (Aardel Port) Airfield—Small Airport
Leongatha Airport—Small Airport
Lilydale Airport—Small Airport
Ling Lake Airfield—Small Airport
Longwarry Airport—Small Airport
Nar Nar Goon Airstrip—Small Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) Airfield—Small Airport
Taggerty Airport—Small Airport
Tooradin Airport—Small Airport
Tyabb Airport—Small Airport
Wonthaggi Airport—Small Airport
Yanakie Airstrip—Small Airport

Post Offices in Garfield

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Garfield LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Garfield

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Corpus Christi Church, Tynong

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Garfield

What is the population of Garfield?

Garfield has a population of 1,738 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 78.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Garfield expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,113, 67% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $186,000 (34% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Garfield?

Garfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 51°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.3 inches.

How is the job market in Garfield?

Garfield has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $483. There are 165 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Garfield?

The median home value in Garfield is $186,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $930. The homeownership rate is 88.3%.

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