Fulham Gardens vs Grange.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,380,000 and $1,690,000. Fulham Gardens edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fulham Gardens (median $1,380,000) is roughly 18% cheaper to buy into than Grange ($1,690,000). Over the past year, Fulham Gardens (-4.8%) ran 1.3 percentage points ahead of Grange (-6.1%) on house-price growth.
Grange scores higher on walkability (16/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham Gardens (1053) sits above Grange (1048).
For buyers
Fulham Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 18% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Fulham Gardens carries both higher gross yield (2.92% vs 2.54%) 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 1048).
Common questions
Is Fulham Gardens or Grange cheaper to buy in?
Fulham Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 18% below Grange ($1,690,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fulham Gardens or Grange?
Over the past 12 months, Fulham Gardens grew -4.8% vs -6.1% in Grange, a gap of 1.3 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 Fulham Gardens or Grange have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham Gardens scores 1053 vs 1048 in Grange. 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 Grange?
Grange scores 24/100 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, Fulham Gardens or Grange?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.92% in Fulham Gardens vs 2.54% in Grange. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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