Fulham Gardens vs Henley Beach
The verdict
Fulham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.71M in Henley Beach. Fulham Gardens rates higher for liveability (76 vs 68). Henley Beach rates higher for education (72 vs 67). Henley Beach is closer to the coast (730 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fulham Gardens rates higher (88 vs 78/100 in Henley Beach).
Scores
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 74 |
| Transport | 79 | 82 |
| Education | 67 | 72 |
| Liveability | 76 | 68 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,573 | 6,259 |
| Median age | 45 | 45 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,595 | $1,879 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 49.0% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Fulham Gardens Moderate Growth · Henley Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.71M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.3% | 30.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.2% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 78 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 256 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 64 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,590 | 4,793 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,071 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fulham Gardens · Henley Beach
Transport
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 82 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 44 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 40 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 19 |
| Parks | 14 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 730 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.1 km | 9.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 820 m |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 4.8 km |
Population & growth
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,573 | 6,259 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,047 | 6,710 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,469 | 7,112 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 1.75% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach?
Fulham Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Fulham Gardens 88/100 vs Henley Beach 78/100).
Which is more affordable, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach?
Fulham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.71M.
Which has better public transport, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach?
Henley Beach has the higher transport score (Fulham Gardens 79/100 vs Henley Beach 82/100).
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