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Garfield North

VIC 3814 • Victoria

236
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
21.13 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralCommuter BeltFamily-Friendly
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About Garfield North

Garfield North is a rural locality in the Shire of Cardinia in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD. With a 2021 Census population of 236, the locality covers around 21 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land north of the town of Garfield. The area is characterised by gentle farming country typical of the Cardinia Shire fringe, offering a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Melbourne.

The nearby town of Garfield provides a small shopping strip, a primary school, and community facilities, while the Garfield railway station on the Gippsland Line offers regular train services to Melbourne's Flinders Street Station in approximately 80 minutes. This rail connection makes Garfield North appealing to those wanting a rural lifestyle while remaining connected to the city. The broader West Gippsland area is known for its dairy farming, market gardens, and easy access to the Strzelecki Ranges, Bunyip State Park, and the Gippsland Lakes.

Garfield North falls under postcode 3814 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3814
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.11°, 145.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
21.13 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3814

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3814, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,766
Median 2023–24
$54,838
▲ 17.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$70,384

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3814; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Garfield Station
3 km
N/A (drive or cycle recommended)

Bus Services

  • Local school buses — Garfield township Approx. 5-10 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Approx. 75–90 min to Flinders Street via Gippsland Line from Garfield Station (3 km away)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Princes Highway and Monash Freeway are the main road routes; Garfield Station offers practical rail commuting

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural locality with no walkable services; residents drive to Garfield township for daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
236
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Cardinia Local Government Area, which contains Garfield North. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
284.4 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Down 46.9%
Motor vehicle theft
277.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
193.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr Up 65.4% 10yr Up 27.1%
Steal from vehicle
860.6 / 100k
2yr Up 108.1% 10yr Up 21.7%
View all offence subgroups for Cardinia →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Garfield North known for? +

Garfield North is a quiet rural locality in Victoria's West Gippsland region, known for its pastoral character, acreage properties, and proximity to the Garfield township with its Gippsland Line rail connection to Melbourne.

How far is Garfield North from Melbourne? +

Garfield North is approximately 80 kilometres south-east of Melbourne CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 50 minute drive depending on traffic via the Princes Highway and Monash Freeway.

Does Garfield North have public transport? +

Garfield North itself has no direct public transport, but the nearby Garfield Station (about 3 km away) on the Gippsland Line provides regular train services to Melbourne's Flinders Street Station in approximately 75–90 minutes.

What is the population of Garfield North? +

According to the 2021 Census, Garfield North has a population of 236 residents, making it a small rural locality within the Shire of Cardinia in West Gippsland.

Is Garfield North a good place to live? +

Garfield North appeals to those seeking rural acreage living within commuting reach of Melbourne, with the Gippsland Line providing a practical rail link and the West Gippsland landscape offering a peaceful alternative to suburban life.

What is the postcode for Garfield North? +

The postcode for Garfield North is 3814, shared with the town of Garfield and surrounding localities in the Shire of Cardinia.

Is Garfield North a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Garfield North is part of the Cardinia LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.