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 is around 3,129 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 209 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,920 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,124 in June 2024 and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a 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 exceeded the state's growth rate of 7.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.8% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. 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 employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation. Based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, Fulham is expected to expand by 511 persons to 2041, reflecting an increase of 16.2% in total over the 17 years.

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

Fulham averaged approximately 33 new dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25166 homes were approved, with a further 16 approved in FY26 to date. On average, 1.6 people moved to the area for each dwelling built over these years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value of new homes was $359,000, indicating an emphasis on quality construction. In FY26, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting a predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has 72.0% higher new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. This activity is above the national average, indicating 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. The location has approximately 96 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Fulham is expected to grow by 506 residents by 2041. 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 11thth percentile nationally

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

Fulham has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%, lower than the national average of 5%.

Over the past year, employment growth was estimated at 4.1%. As of September 2025, 1,693 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Fulham is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average. Conversely, administrative & support services employ only 2.4% of local workers, lower than Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The residential area seems to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population count versus resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 4.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate of 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% with a slight decrease in unemployment. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, and the state unemployment rate is 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest total employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fulham's employment mix indicates local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, assuming constant population projections for illustrative purposes.

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

Fulham SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $54,139 and an average income of $70,158 in financial year 2022, according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. This was higher than Greater Adelaide's median income of $52,592 and average income of $64,886 during the same period. By September 2025, based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83%, estimated incomes would be approximately $61,085 (median) and $79,159 (average). The 2021 Census showed that household, family, and personal incomes in Fulham were around the 50th percentile nationally. Incomes between $1,500 - $2,999 dominated, with 28.9% of residents (904 people) falling into this bracket, similar to regional levels at 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retained 87.0% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power. 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

As per the latest Census evaluation in Fulham, dwelling structures consisted of 79.0% houses and 21.1% other dwellings (including semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Fulham was 43.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged at 33.3% or rented at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham was $2,000, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,745 and the national average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure in Fulham was recorded at $315, which is lower than Adelaide metro's $310 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 68.9% of all households, consisting of 33.2% couples with children, 24.8% couples without children, and 9.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up 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 is 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

Fulham's educational qualifications lag behind regional averages. Among residents aged 15+, 29.7% have university degrees, compared to 35.4% in the SA3 area. Bachelor degrees are most common (22.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are held by 32.0% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 14 active stops operating in Fulham. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, totaling 17 different lines. Together, these routes facilitate 900 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 166 meters from the nearest stop. Service frequency averages 128 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 54%, or about 1,702 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 51.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (6.3%). Around 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide at 70.9%. Fulham has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, at 22.9% or 715 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 17.6%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, largely aligning with the general population's health profile.

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 population showed above-average cultural diversity, with 23.1% born overseas and 18.9% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fulham, accounting for 56.8%, compared to 46.1% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Italian (10.1%).

Notably, Greek, Croatian, and Polish ethnicities had higher representation in Fulham than regionally: Greek at 4.2% vs 6.1%, Croatian at 1.2% vs 0.6%, and Polish at 1.0% vs 0.9%.

Fulham hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Fulham is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 and above in Fulham is notably higher at 7.0% compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of children aged 0-4 has increased from 4.2% to 5.0%, while the percentage of people aged 25-34 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Fulham, with the 45-54 age group projected to expand by 118 people (30%) from 391 to 510. Conversely, the 0-4 and 55-64 age cohorts are expected to experience population declines.