Gilmore vs Fadden.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $845,000 and $1,097,500. Gilmore edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Gilmore (median $845,000) is roughly 23% cheaper to buy into than Fadden ($1,097,500).
Gilmore scores higher on walkability (26/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fadden (1043) sits above Gilmore (1039). Fadden skews owner-occupied (93%), Gilmore runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
For buyers
Gilmore is the lower entry point at $845,000 median, 23% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Gilmore offers the higher gross rental yield (2.65% vs 2.19%), favouring cash-flow investors.
For families
Fadden edges out on average school ICSEA (1043 vs 1039).
Common questions
Is Gilmore or Fadden cheaper to buy in?
Gilmore has the lower median house price at $845,000, roughly 23% below Fadden ($1,097,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Gilmore or Fadden have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fadden scores 1043 vs 1039 in Gilmore. 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, Gilmore or Fadden?
Gilmore scores 26/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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, Gilmore or Fadden?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.65% in Gilmore vs 2.19% in Fadden. 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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Lifestyle & Demographics
Risk & Hazard
Schools
Climate
Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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