Fulham Gardens vs Henley Beach South
The verdict
Fulham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.87M in Henley Beach South. Fulham Gardens rates higher for liveability (76 vs 68). Henley Beach South rates higher for education (74 vs 67). Henley Beach South is closer to the coast (890 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fulham Gardens rates higher (88 vs 46/100 in Henley Beach South).
Scores
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 72 |
| Transport | 79 | 74 |
| Education | 67 | 74 |
| 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 South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,573 | 2,799 |
| Median age | 45 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,595 | $2,096 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 51.1% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 76.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fulham Gardens Moderate Growth · Henley Beach South Moderate Growth
Property
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.87M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.3% | 15.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $1,200 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 46 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 393 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 286 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,590 | 5,895 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,094 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fulham Gardens · Henley Beach South
Transport
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 39 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 3.4 km |
Liveability
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 890 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.1 km | 9.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 5.9 km |
Population & growth
| Fulham Gardens | Henley Beach South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,573 | 2,799 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,047 | 3,001 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,469 | 3,180 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 1.76% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach South?
Fulham Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Fulham Gardens 88/100 vs Henley Beach South 46/100).
Which is more affordable, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach South?
Fulham Gardens is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.40M versus $1.87M.
Which has better public transport, Fulham Gardens or Henley Beach South?
Fulham Gardens has the higher transport score (Fulham Gardens 79/100 vs Henley Beach South 74/100).
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