Fulham vs Kirkcaldy

Kirkcaldy scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 36/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham (1058) sits above Kirkcaldy (1048).

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Fulham and Kirkcaldy side by side

MeasureFulhamKirkcaldy
Price and market
Median house$1,520,000–
Median unit$316,800–
House price change, 12 months+2.0%–
Renting
House rent$755/wk–
Unit rent$510/wk–
Owner occupied72.0%–
Renter occupied22.0%–
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA10581048
Lifestyle and people
Walk score836
Transit score00
Bike score100100
Population2,920–
Median age44–
Climate
Annual rainfall428 mm439 mm
Mean max, January28.8°C29.2°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

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Fulham edges out on average school ICSEA (1058 vs 1048).

Fulham vs Kirkcaldy: common questions

Does Fulham or Kirkcaldy have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham scores 1058 vs 1048 in Kirkcaldy. 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 Kirkcaldy?

Kirkcaldy scores 36/100 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.