Overall score
Brooklyn Park
50.8/100
Fulham
50.2/100
Brooklyn Park for retirees and investment; Fulham for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Brooklyn Park
50.8/100
Fulham
50.2/100
Crime rate
Brooklyn Park
55.6 / 1k
Fulham
78.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Brooklyn Park
136
Fulham
64
Population
Brooklyn Park
5,040
Fulham
2,920
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Brooklyn Park | Fulham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 50.8/100 | 50.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 25.2/100 | 17.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 55.6 / 1k | 78.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 19 | 14 |
| Walkability | 69.5/100 | 56.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 136 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 41 | 52 |
| Population | 5,040 | 2,920 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 5/10 | 8/10 |
Brooklyn Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Fulham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
Brooklyn Park tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Fulham stands out for stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Retirees and value-focused buyers may find Brooklyn Park the better fit, while households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fulham.