Fullarton vs Glenunga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,951,500 and $2,447,500. Fullarton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fullarton (median $1,951,500) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Glenunga ($2,447,500). Over the past year, Fullarton (+12.5%) ran 12.5 percentage points ahead of Glenunga (0%) on house-price growth.
Fullarton scores higher on walkability (58/100 vs 40/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Glenunga (1127) sits above Fullarton (1125). Glenunga skews owner-occupied (75%), Fullarton runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
For buyers
Fullarton is the lower entry point at $1,951,500 median, 20% 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: Glenunga delivers the better gross yield (2.55% vs 2.26%), but Fullarton 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
Glenunga edges out on average school ICSEA (1127 vs 1125). Glenunga also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Fullarton or Glenunga cheaper to buy in?
Fullarton has the lower median house price at $1,951,500, roughly 20% below Glenunga ($2,447,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fullarton or Glenunga?
Over the past 12 months, Fullarton grew +12.5% vs 0% in Glenunga, a gap of 12.5 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 Fullarton or Glenunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Glenunga scores 1127 vs 1125 in Fullarton. 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, Fullarton or Glenunga?
Fullarton scores 58/100 on walkability vs 40/100. 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, Fullarton or Glenunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.55% in Glenunga vs 2.26% in Fullarton. 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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