Fulham
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Fulham are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Fulham's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 3,129 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 209 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,920. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,124 in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,370 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Fulham's growth rate of 7.2% since the 2021 census exceeds both the state average (6.7%) and that of its SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Fulham are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022 for each SA2 area. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 using 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made via a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead, Fulham is projected to experience above median population growth nationally, with an expected increase of 511 persons by 2041 based on the latest population numbers, translating to a total gain of 16.2% over these 17 years.

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

Fulham has seen approximately 33 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 166 homes. In FY26 so far, 10 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed has been observed. The average construction value for new dwellings is $443,000.

This financial year, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been granted, indicating a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has seen 72.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. New building activity comprises 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% attached dwellings, sustaining Fulham's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes. With around 96 people per approval, Fulham reflects a developing area. Population forecasts indicate that Fulham will gain approximately 506 residents by 2041.

At current development rates, new housing supply is expected to comfortably meet demand, providing good conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current population projections.

Fulham has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

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The labour market in Fulham shows considerable strength compared to most other Australian regions

Fulham has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

In the past year, employment grew by 2.4%. As of June 2025, 1,651 residents are employed, with a local unemployment rate of 1.4% and workforce participation similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction employment is particularly high at 1.2 times the regional level, while administrative & support services employ just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Limited local employment opportunities are suggested by Census data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 3.3%, and unemployment rose by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment rise by 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 project overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fulham's industry mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 indicates that income in Fulham is higher than average nationally. The median income was $54,139 while the average income stood at $70,158. In contrast, Greater Adelaide had a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates as of September 2025 would be approximately $61,085 for median income and $79,159 for average income. Census 2021 income data shows that incomes in Fulham cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. The income distribution reveals that 28.9% of residents (904 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band, consistent with broader regional trends showing 31.8% in the same category. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Dwelling structure in Fulham, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 79.0% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. In Adelaide metro, this was 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham was 43.0%, with dwellings either mortgaged (33.3%) or rented (23.6%). The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, higher than Adelaide metro's $1,745 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent was $315, lower than Adelaide metro's $310 and the national figure of $375.

Fulham has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households make up 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%. The median household size is 2.5 people, larger than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.3.

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

Educational qualifications in Fulham trail regional benchmarks, with 29.7% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 35.4% in the SA3 area (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2016). Bachelor degrees are the most common, held by 22.0% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 3.1%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 20.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education (Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census 2016). Educational facilities appear to be located outside Fulham's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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

Fulham has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that collectively facilitate 900 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located 166 meters from the nearest stop.

Each route operates an average of 128 trips per day, which translates to approximately 64 weekly trips per individual stop.

Fulham's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with a fairly standard level of common health conditions seen across both young and old age cohorts

Fulham residents have shown relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% of the total population (~1,702 people), compared to 51.8% in Greater Adelaide.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6% of residents) and asthma (6.3%), while 70.9% report being completely clear of medical ailments, similar to the 70.9% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, 22.9% of Fulham residents are aged 65 and over (715 people), higher than the 17.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring those of the general population.

Fulham was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Fulham's population consists of 23.1% born overseas, with 18.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Fulham at 56.8%, compared to 46.1% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups are English (25.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Italian (10.1%).

Notably, Greek ethnicity is higher in Fulham at 4.2% than regionally at 6.1%. Croatian ethnicity is also higher at 1.2%, compared to the regional figure of 0.6%. Polish ethnicity stands at 1.0% in Fulham, slightly higher than the regional average of 0.9%.

Fulham hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

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's average, the percentage of people aged 85 and over is notably higher at 7.0% in Fulham, while those aged 25 to 34 are under-represented at 8.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population of children aged 0 to 4 has increased from 4.2% to 5.0%, whereas the percentage of people aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are projected for Fulham. The population of those aged 45 to 54 is expected to grow by 118 people (30%), from 391 to 510. Conversely, the populations of children aged 0 to 4 and adults aged 55 to 64 are forecasted to decrease.