Overall score
Fulham
28.4/100
Wurruk
35.3/100
Wurruk for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Fulham
28.4/100
Wurruk
35.3/100
Crime rate
Fulham
94.0 / 1k
Wurruk
95.4 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Fulham
1
Wurruk
16
Population
Fulham
994
Wurruk
1,177
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 a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace; Wurruk is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Fulham pulls ahead on stronger socioeconomic advantage, whereas Wurruk is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. Fulham generally means more mid-market housing value, while Wurruk leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Wurruk, while Fulham remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.