Fadden vs Gilmore
Gilmore (median $845,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
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Fadden and Gilmore side by side
| Measure | Fadden | Gilmore |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,097,500 | $845,000 |
| Median unit | $343,440 | $710,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $462/wk | $430/wk |
| Unit rent | $620/wk | $430/wk |
| Owner occupied | 93.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 7.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1043 | 1039 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 26 |
| Transit score | 100 | 80 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,006 | 2,706 |
| Median age | 43 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 648 mm | 629 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°C | 28.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Gilmore scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 26/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Gilmore (1039). Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Gilmore runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
- For buyers
- Gilmore is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Gilmore offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1039).
Fadden vs Gilmore: common questions
Is Fadden or Gilmore cheaper to buy in?
Gilmore has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 23% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fadden or Gilmore have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1039 in Gilmore. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Fadden or Gilmore?
Gilmore scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Fadden or Gilmore?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Gilmore vs 2.19% in Fadden. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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