Fulham

Population growth drivers in Fulham are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Fulham's population was 2,920 people as of the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 3,129 people, a rise of 209 individuals (7.2%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimated resident population data: 3,124 in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. Fulham's population density in November 2025 was approximately 2,370 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile nationally according to AreaSearch assessments. Over the past decade, Fulham exhibited resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. Overseas migration drove population growth, contributing about 64.8% of overall gains recently.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project above median growth for statistical areas nationally, with Fulham expected to expand by 511 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 16.2% over the 17-year period based on latest annual ERP population numbers.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Fulham when compared nationally

Fulham averaged around 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25166 homes were approved, with a further 17 approved in FY26 to date. Each year saw an average of 1.6 people moving to the area for each dwelling built during this period.

This balance suggests stable market conditions while new homes are constructed at an average expected cost of $359,000, moderately above regional levels, indicating quality construction focus. In FY26, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting a predominantly residential emphasis. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham shows 72.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. This activity reflects strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining Fulham's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

The location has approximately 96 people per dwelling approval, indicating an expanding market. Looking ahead, Fulham is expected to grow by 506 residents through to 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Fulham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 7thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch identified zero projects impacting this region. Key initiatives include Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion, North South Corridor, River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, and The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three.

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Employment conditions in Fulham demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Fulham has an educated workforce with high representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025. The area experienced a 4.1% increase in employment over the past year.

As of that date, 1,693 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's at 66.5%. According to Census responses, only 11.7% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction had particularly notable concentration with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. In contrast, administrative & support services employed just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The predominantly residential area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, while the labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fulham's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not consider localised population projections.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

The Fulham SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $57,701 and an average of $72,471 based on the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This was higher than Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. By September 2025, estimates suggest a median income of approximately $62,779 and an average of $78,848, factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Fulham cluster around the national median. The income bracket of $1,500 - 2,999 dominated with 28.9% of residents (904 people), similar to regional levels where 31.8% fell into this bracket. After housing costs, residents retained 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed it in the 7th decile.

Fulham is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Fulham, as per the latest Census, consisted of 79.0% houses and 21.1% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham was at 43.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (33.3%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham was $2,000, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure in Fulham was recorded at $315, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Fulham's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Fulham has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 68.9% of all households, including 33.2% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 31.1%, with lone person households at 28.9% and group households comprising 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Educational attainment in Fulham aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

Fulham's residents aged 15 and above have a university degree qualification rate of 29.7%, which is lower than the SA3 area average of 35.4%. This indicates room for educational development. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education, including primary (10.5%), secondary (8.6%), and tertiary (5.8%) levels.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Fulham has 14 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 904 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically residing just 166 meters from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential zone, most inhabitants commute outwards, primarily using cars (88%), with only 7% opting for buses. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, which may be due to COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 129 trips daily, translating to approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fulham's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Fulham's health data shows positive outcomes, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions. Common health condition prevalence is low across all ages, with arthritis affecting 8.6% and asthma impacting 6.3% of residents.

About 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Private health cover is high at approximately 55%, or about 1,717 people, compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over (715 people), higher than the 19.0% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fulham was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Fulham's cultural diversity is above average, with 23.1% of its population born overseas and 18.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the main religion in Fulham, comprising 56.8% of its population, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups in Fulham are English (25.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Italian (10.1%).

Notably, Greek (4.2%) is overrepresented in Fulham compared to the regional average of 2.0%. Croatian (1.2%) and Polish (1.0%) also show higher representation than their respective regional averages of 0.5% and 1.0%.

Fulham hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Fulham is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. In comparison to Greater Adelaide, the percentage of people aged 85 and over in Fulham is notably higher at 7.0%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 is lower at 8.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 0 to 4 has increased from 4.2% to 5.0%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Fulham. The number of people in the 45 to 54 age group is expected to increase by 118 individuals, rising from 391 to 510, which represents a growth of 30%. Conversely, populations aged 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 are projected to decrease.