Fulham vs Lockleys.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,620,000 and $1,420,000. Fulham edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Lockleys (median $1,420,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Fulham ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Fulham (+17.8%) ran 16.4 percentage points ahead of Lockleys (+1.4%) on house-price growth.
Fulham scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fulham (1058) sits above Lockleys (1052).
For buyers
Lockleys is the lower entry point at $1,420,000 median, 14% 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: Lockleys delivers the better gross yield (2.65% vs 2.25%), 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 1052).
Common questions
Is Fulham or Lockleys cheaper to buy in?
Lockleys has the lower median house price at $1,420,000, roughly 14% below Fulham ($1,620,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fulham or Lockleys?
Over the past 12 months, Fulham grew +17.8% vs +1.4% in Lockleys, a gap of 16.4 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 or Lockleys have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fulham scores 1058 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 or Lockleys?
Fulham scores 8/100 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 or Lockleys?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Lockleys vs 2.25% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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