Fulham Gardens vs Kidman Park
The verdict
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.40M in Fulham Gardens. Fulham Gardens rates higher for liveability (76 vs 70). Fulham Gardens is closer to the coast (2.0 km vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Fulham Gardens rates higher (88 vs 80/100 in Kidman Park).
Scores
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 71 |
| Transport | 79 | 74 |
| Education | 67 | 70 |
| Liveability | 76 | 70 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,573 | 3,874 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,595 | $1,637 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 42.1% | 45.2% |
| Born in Australia | 67.4% | 68.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Fulham Gardens Moderate Growth · Kidman Park Moderate Growth
Property
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.40M | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.3% | 18.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $775 | $687 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 88 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 198 | 155 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 76 | 155 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,590 | 2,736 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 2 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,057 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fulham Gardens · Kidman Park
Transport
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 79 | 74 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 34 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 33 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 2.7 km |
Liveability
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Parks | 14 | 9 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 3.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 8.1 km | 7.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.9 km | 3.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.0 km | 3.3 km |
Population & growth
| Fulham Gardens | Kidman Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,573 | 3,874 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,047 | 4,251 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,469 | 4,697 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.76% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fulham Gardens or Kidman Park?
Fulham Gardens has the higher residential safety score (Fulham Gardens 88/100 vs Kidman Park 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Fulham Gardens or Kidman Park?
Kidman Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.20M versus $1.40M.
Which has better public transport, Fulham Gardens or Kidman Park?
Fulham Gardens has the higher transport score (Fulham Gardens 79/100 vs Kidman Park 74/100).
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