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 approximately 3,131 as of February 2026. This represents an increase of 211 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 2,920. The change is inferred from ABS data showing an estimated resident population of 3,124 in June 2024 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 2,372 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Fulham has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, surpassing the SA3 area's growth rate. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

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, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using weighted aggregation methods from LGA to SA2 levels. Future population trends project an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Fulham expected to expand by 511 persons to 2041 based on latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 16.1% over the 17-year period.

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

Fulham averaged approximately 33 new dwelling approvals annually over several years. Between financial year 2021 (FY-21) and FY-25166 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.6 people moved to the area each year for every dwelling built during these years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand, maintaining stable market conditions. The average expected construction cost of new homes was $359,000, indicating a focus on quality construction. In FY-26, $1.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's predominantly residential focus. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham had 72.0% higher new home approvals per person as of recent data. This activity level is above the national average, indicating strong developer confidence in the area.

Recent construction comprised 93.0% detached houses and 7.0% townhouses or apartments, preserving Fulham's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes. The location currently has approximately 96 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Fulham is projected to grow by 504 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should comfortably meet demand, providing favourable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

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

No infrastructure changes are currently planned for this area. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impacting the 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.4%. Over the past year, estimated employment growth was 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 1,693 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 1.6% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Fulham is similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, 11.7% of residents work from home. Leading employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction employment levels are at 1.2 times the regional average, while administrative & support services employ only 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 4.1% and 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%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment expansion by 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 this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

The Fulham SA2 shows a median taxpayer income of $57,701 and an average of $72,471 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is above the national average, contrasting with Greater Adelaide's median income of $54,808 and average income of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $62,779 (median) and $78,848 (average) as of September 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Fulham cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. The data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.9% of residents (904 people), mirroring regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of income, reflecting strong purchasing power and 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

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 rest being 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 in Fulham was recorded at $315, lower than 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 comprise the remaining 31.1%, with lone person households at 28.9% and group households making up 1.7%. 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%, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. This indicates potential 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. 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

Fulham has 14 active public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by 18 different routes that together facilitate 904 weekly passenger trips. Residents have excellent access to these stops, with an average distance of 166 meters to the nearest one. In this predominantly residential area, most commuting is outward-bound. Cars remain the primary mode of transport for residents, used by 88% of them, while buses are used by 7%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling in Fulham.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Across all routes, service frequency averages 129 trips per day, equating 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 relative to other areas. Mortality rates and health conditions align with national benchmarks, with low prevalence of common health issues across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is high at approximately 55% (1,718 people), compared to 52.7% in Greater Adelaide. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (6.3%), while 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, higher than the Greater Adelaide average of 67.9%. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Fulham has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.6% (707 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, in line with national rankings for the general population.

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

Notably, Greek ethnicity was overrepresented at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 2.0%. Croatian ethnicity was also higher than average, at 1.2% versus 0.5%, as was Polish ethnicity at 1.0% compared to the same regional figure.

Fulham hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Fulham is 44 years, which is notably higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also above Australia's median age of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has a higher proportion of the 85+ age group (6.7% locally) but fewer people aged 25-34 (7.9%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35-44 has grown from 12.3% to 13.3%, while those aged 25-34 have declined from 9.4% to 7.9%. The 45-54 age group has also decreased slightly, from 13.2% to 12.2%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic shifts in Fulham. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 129 people (34%), growing from 380 to 510 individuals. Conversely, the 55-64 age group is expected to decrease by 6 people.