IonaVIC · suburb profile
VIC 3815 · Cardinia
Daily life in Iona is characterized by a strong sense of community, with 84.2% of households being family households. The suburb has a high rate of home ownership, with 34.2% owning their homes outright and 51.9% owning with a mortgage. Commuting is primarily by car, with 53.2% of residents driving to work, while 25.4% work from home, which is slightly below the Victorian average.
The read
What living here is actually like
Iona, VIC is a small rural community with a total population of 235 people. The median age is 47, which is significantly higher than the Victorian median of 38, indicating a mature community. The suburb has a balanced gender distribution with 50.2% male and 49.8% female residents. Family structures are predominantly couples with children, accounting for 52.9% of households, while couples without children make up 41.2%. Single-parent households are present at 16.2%, and single-person households are 15.8%.
Buyer fit
Who this suburb suits
One score per buyer type, out of 100, built from the demographic, housing and commute profile. Strongest first.
Buyer-fit score
Iona · 0–100
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| Buyer type | Score |
|---|---|
| Families | 75 |
| Retirees | 70 |
| Professionals | 60 |
| First home buyers | 55 |
| Investors | 50 |
Why families score highest
The signals doing the work
- High percentage of family households - 84.2%
- Majority of homes are separate houses - 100%
- Above average median household income - $1924 weekly
- Low rental market presence - 3.8%
Against the state
How Iona differs from Victoria
Every bar is this suburb. The vertical tick is the Victorian figure — the gap between them is the story.
Housing & movement
What’s built here, and how people leave in the morning
Dwelling mix
Share of occupied private dwellings
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| Dwelling type | Share |
|---|---|
| Separate houses | 100% |
How people get to work
Method of travel, 2021 Census
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| Method | Share |
|---|---|
| Worked from home | 25.4% |
| Drove a car | 53.2% |
| Walked only | 7.1% |
| Car passenger | 2.4% |
Costs 2021 Census
Census figures, collected in 2021. Rents and repayments have moved since — for what property is selling for now, see .
Top occupations
Share of the employed workforce
Key highlights
- High home ownership - 86.1% owned (vs VIC 68.3%)
- Above average median household income - $1924 weekly (vs VIC $1759)
- Predominantly separate houses - 100% (vs VIC 73.4%)
- Low rental market presence - 3.8% rented (vs VIC 28.5%)
- Significant work from home presence - 25.4%
Things to be aware of
- Higher median age may not suit younger demographics
- Limited public transport options
- Lower educational attainment - 10.5% with bachelor's or higher (vs VIC 29.2%)
- Limited cultural diversity - 77.9% born in Australia
- Potential health concerns with 46.7% reporting conditions
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Where the richer profile lands
Schools & catchments
Zoned primary and secondary, NAPLAN bands, distances.
Transport & access
Stations, tram routes, drive time to the CBD, walkability.
Development activity
Permits approved, projects underway, zoning changes.
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Demographic figures from the Census of Population and Housing © Australian Bureau of Statistics, used under Creative Commons Attribution.
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Informational only — not financial, legal or planning advice. Verify zoning, overlays and catchments with the relevant council before relying on them. Data vintage: 2021 Census.