Overall score
Flinders Park
53.8/100
Fulham Gardens
60.5/100
Flinders Park vs Fulham Gardens, SA suburb comparison
Flinders Park for retirees and families; Fulham Gardens for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Flinders ParkFulham Gardens
Crime rate
Flinders Park
30.7 / 1k
Fulham Gardens
32.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Flinders Park
100
Fulham Gardens
97
Population
Flinders Park
5,489
Fulham Gardens
6,573
Metric leadFlinders Park 3Fulham Gardens 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesFlinders Park
- Best for familiesFlinders Park
- 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 | 53.8/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 53.5/100 | 46.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 30.7 / 1k | 32.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 6 | — |
| Public transport stops | 25 | 34 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 59.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 97 |
| Planning activity | 69 | 60 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, while Fulham Gardens stands out for public transport access and walkability.
Choose Flinders Park if you are weighing retirees and families; lean toward Fulham Gardens for households prioritising schools.