Fulham Gardens vs Fulham
Fulham Gardens (median $1,380,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Fulham ($1,520,000). Over the past year, Fulham (+2%) ran 6.8 percentage points ahead of Fulham Gardens (-4.8%) on house-price growth.
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Fulham Gardens and Fulham side by side
| Measure | Fulham Gardens | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $1,520,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $316,800 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.8% | +2.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $755/wk |
| Unit rent | $512/wk | $510/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1058 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,573 | 2,920 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 439 mm | 428 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 28.8°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
Fulham Gardens scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham (1058) sits above Fulham Gardens (1053).
- For buyers
- Fulham Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Fulham Gardens delivers the better gross yield (2.64% vs 2.58%), but Fulham has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Fulham edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1053).
Fulham Gardens vs Fulham: common questions
Is Fulham Gardens or Fulham cheaper to buy in?
Fulham Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 9% below Fulham ($1,520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fulham Gardens or Fulham?
Over the past 12 months, Fulham grew +2% vs -4.8% in Fulham Gardens, a gap of 6.8 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 Fulham Gardens or Fulham have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham scores 1058 vs 1053 in Fulham Gardens. 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, Fulham Gardens or Fulham?
Fulham Gardens scores 16/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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, Fulham Gardens or Fulham?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.64% in Fulham Gardens vs 2.58% in Fulham. 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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