Overall score
Flinders Park
41.7/100
Fulham Gardens
50.7/100
Flinders Park 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
Flinders ParkFulham Gardens
Crime rate
Flinders Park
35.1 / 1k
Fulham Gardens
38.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flinders Park
105
Fulham Gardens
100
Population
Flinders Park
5,489
Fulham Gardens
6,573
Metric leadFlinders Park 2Fulham Gardens 72 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 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 | Flinders Park | Fulham Gardens |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 41.7/100 | 50.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.1/100 | 69.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 35.1 / 1k | 38.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 34 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 105 | 100 |
| Planning activity | 91 | 76 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 5.4% |
| Population | 5,489 | 6,573 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Flinders Park is a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Fulham Gardens is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
Flinders Park tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Fulham Gardens stands out for public transport access, walkability, and tree cover and green space.
Choose Flinders Park if you are weighing retirees; lean toward Fulham Gardens for households prioritising schools.
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.