Fulham vs Kidman Park
Kidman Park (median $1,325,000) is roughly 13% cheaper to buy into than Fulham ($1,520,000).
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Fulham and Kidman Park side by side
| Measure | Fulham | Kidman Park |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,520,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $316,800 | $287,280 |
| House price change, 12 months | +2.0% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $755/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $510/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 74.0% |
| Renter occupied | 22.0% | 23.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1058 | 1057 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 12 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,920 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 44 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 428 mm | 438 mm |
| Mean max, January | 28.8°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
Kidman Park scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 12/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham (1058) sits above Kidman Park (1057).
- For buyers
- Kidman Park is the lower entry point at $1,325,000 median, 13% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Fulham offers the higher gross rental yield (2.58% vs 2.55%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Fulham edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1057).
Fulham vs Kidman Park: common questions
Is Fulham or Kidman Park cheaper to buy in?
Kidman Park has the lower median house price at $1,325,000, roughly 13% below Fulham ($1,520,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Fulham or Kidman Park have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham scores 1058 vs 1057 in Kidman Park. 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 or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park scores 12/100 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 or Kidman Park?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.58% in Fulham vs 2.55% in Kidman Park. 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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