Overall score
Findon
45.2/100
Fulham Gardens
50.7/100
Findon vs Fulham Gardens, SA Suburb Comparison
Fulham Gardens for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
FindonFulham Gardens
Crime rate
Findon
74.0 / 1k
Fulham Gardens
38.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Findon
184
Fulham Gardens
100
Population
Findon
6,997
Fulham Gardens
6,573
Metric leadFindon 4Fulham Gardens 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFulham Gardens
- Best for familiesFulham Gardens
- Best for investmentFulham Gardens
- Best for best valueFulham Gardens
- Best for best schoolsFulham Gardens
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Findon | Fulham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 56.5/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.0 / 1k | 38.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 3 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 34 |
| Walkability | 84.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 184 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 75 | 77 |
| Green cover | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Population | 6,997 | 6,573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 4/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Findon is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Fulham Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Findon pulls ahead on walkability, nearby cafés and amenities, and a larger local community, whereas Fulham Gardens is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access.
On balance, retirees, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Fulham Gardens, while Findon remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.