Malvern vs Fullarton.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $2,650,750 and $1,951,500. Fullarton edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Fullarton (median $1,951,500) is roughly 36% cheaper to buy into than Malvern ($2,650,750). Over the past year, Fullarton (+12.5%) ran 27.4 percentage points ahead of Malvern (-14.9%) on house-price growth.
Fullarton scores higher on walkability (38/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Fullarton (1125) sits above Malvern (1124). Malvern skews owner-occupied (80%), Fullarton runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
For buyers
Fullarton is the lower entry point at $1,951,500 median, 36% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Fullarton carries both higher gross yield (2.26% vs 2.06%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Fullarton edges out on average school ICSEA (1125 vs 1124). Malvern also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Common questions
Is Malvern or Fullarton cheaper to buy in?
Fullarton has the lower median house price at $1,951,500, roughly 36% below Malvern ($2,650,750). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Malvern or Fullarton?
Over the past 12 months, Fullarton grew +12.5% vs -14.9% in Malvern, a gap of 27.4 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 Malvern or Fullarton have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Fullarton scores 1125 vs 1124 in Malvern. 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, Malvern or Fullarton?
Fullarton scores 58/100 on walkability vs 38/100. 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, Malvern or Fullarton?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.26% in Fullarton vs 2.06% in Malvern. 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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