Overall score
Fulham
50.2/100
Underdale
40.4/100
Fulham for schools; Underdale for retirees and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fulham
50.2/100
Underdale
40.4/100
Crime rate
Fulham
78.3 / 1k
Underdale
65.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fulham
64
Underdale
77
Population
Fulham
2,920
Underdale
2,429
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.
Fulham reads as an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap; Underdale is a well-serviced metro smaller community with plenty happening nearby.
On the data, Fulham is stronger for walkability and overall desirability; Underdale answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Investors and households prioritising schools may find Fulham the better fit, while retirees are more likely to prefer Underdale.