Findon vs Fulham Gardens
Findon (median $1,130,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Fulham Gardens ($1,380,000). Over the past year, Findon (+10.5%) ran 15.3 percentage points ahead of Fulham Gardens (-4.8%) on house-price growth.
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Findon and Fulham Gardens side by side
| Measure | Findon | Fulham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,130,000 | $1,380,000 |
| Median unit | $271,440 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | +10.5% | -4.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $675/wk | $700/wk |
| Unit rent | $525/wk | $512/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 36.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1037 | 1053 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 16 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 95 | 100 |
| Population | 6,997 | 6,573 |
| Median age | 37 | 45 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 438 mm | 439 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 29.2°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
Findon scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 16/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham Gardens (1053) sits above Findon (1037). Fulham Gardens skews owner-occupied (75%), Findon runs more rental-dense (61% owner).
- For buyers
- Findon is the lower entry point at $1,130,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Findon carries both higher gross yield (3.11% vs 2.64%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Fulham Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1037). Fulham Gardens also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 63%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Findon vs Fulham Gardens: common questions
Is Findon or Fulham Gardens cheaper to buy in?
Findon has the lower median house price at $1,130,000, roughly 18% below Fulham Gardens ($1,380,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Findon or Fulham Gardens?
Over the past 12 months, Findon grew +10.5% vs -4.8% in Fulham Gardens, a gap of 15.3 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Findon or Fulham Gardens have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham Gardens scores 1053 vs 1037 in Findon. 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, Findon or Fulham Gardens?
Findon scores 42/100 on walkability vs 16/100. 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, Findon or Fulham Gardens?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.11% in Findon vs 2.64% in Fulham Gardens. 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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