Fulham Gardens vs Lockleys
Fulham Gardens (median $1,380,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Lockleys ($1,585,000).
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Fulham Gardens and Lockleys side by side
| Measure | Fulham Gardens | Lockleys |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,380,000 | $1,585,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $285,120 |
| House price change, 12 months | -4.8% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $700/wk | $735/wk |
| Unit rent | $512/wk | $485/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1053 | 1052 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 16 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 6,573 | 5,987 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 439 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.2°C | 29.5°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 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham Gardens (1053) sits above Lockleys (1052).
- For buyers
- Fulham Gardens is the lower entry point at $1,380,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fulham Gardens offers the higher gross rental yield (2.64% vs 2.41%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fulham Gardens edges out on average school ICSEA (1053 vs 1052).
Fulham Gardens vs Lockleys: common questions
Is Fulham Gardens or Lockleys cheaper to buy in?
Fulham Gardens has the lower median house price at $1,380,000, roughly 13% below Lockleys ($1,585,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fulham Gardens or Lockleys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham Gardens scores 1053 vs 1052 in Lockleys. 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 Lockleys?
Fulham Gardens scores 16/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Lockleys?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.64% in Fulham Gardens vs 2.41% in Lockleys. 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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