Fullerton Cove vs Williamtown.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,010,000 and $722,500. Williamtown edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Williamtown (median $722,500) is roughly 40% cheaper to buy into than Fullerton Cove ($1,010,000). Over the past year, Williamtown (0%) ran 0.5 percentage points ahead of Fullerton Cove (-0.5%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fullerton Cove (1011) sits above Williamtown (972). Fullerton Cove skews owner-occupied (94%), Williamtown runs more rental-dense (79% owner).
For buyers
Williamtown is the lower entry point at $722,500 median, 40% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Williamtown carries both higher gross yield (4.84% vs 3.46%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Fullerton Cove edges out on average school ICSEA (1011 vs 972). Fullerton Cove also has a higher family-household share (74% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Fullerton Cove or Williamtown cheaper to buy in?
Williamtown has the lower median house price at $722,500, roughly 40% below Fullerton Cove ($1,010,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Fullerton Cove or Williamtown?
Over the past 12 months, Williamtown grew 0% vs -0.5% in Fullerton Cove, a gap of 0.5 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 Fullerton Cove or Williamtown have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fullerton Cove scores 1011 vs 972 in Williamtown. 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, Fullerton Cove or Williamtown?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.84% in Williamtown vs 3.46% in Fullerton Cove. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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