Fulham vs West Beach.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,620,000 and $1,530,000. West Beach edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
West Beach (median $1,530,000) is roughly 6% cheaper to buy into than Fulham ($1,620,000). Over the past year, Fulham (+17.8%) ran 11.2 percentage points ahead of West Beach (+6.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Beach (1078) sits above Fulham (1058).
For buyers
West Beach is the lower entry point at $1,530,000 median, 6% 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: West Beach 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
West Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1078 vs 1058).
Common questions
Is Fulham or West Beach cheaper to buy in?
West Beach has the lower median house price at $1,530,000, roughly 6% 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 West Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Fulham grew +17.8% vs +6.6% in West Beach, a gap of 11.2 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 West Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Beach scores 1078 vs 1058 in Fulham. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Fulham or West Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in West Beach 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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