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 is 3,129 as of Aug 2025. This reflects a growth of 209 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 2,920 people. The change is inferred from ABS 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 exceeded both the state's 6.7% and SA3 area rates, making it a growth leader in the region. Overseas migration contributed approximately 64.8% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts 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 released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted with adjustments made using weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Population projections indicate an above median growth for statistical areas across the nation, with Fulham expected to grow by 511 persons to 2041 based on latest population numbers, recording a total gain of 16.2% over the 17 years.

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

Fulham has seen approximately 34 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 171 approvals across the past five financial years from FY20 to FY25, with nine recorded so far in FY26. On average, 1.6 new residents have arrived per new home over the past five financial years. Supply and demand appear well-matched, fostering stable market dynamics.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $443,000. There has also been $1.2 million in commercial approvals this financial year, demonstrating the area's residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has 74.0% more construction activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating robust developer interest in the area. New building activity shows 93.0% standalone homes and 7.0% attached dwellings, sustaining the area's suburban identity with a concentration of family homes suited to buyers seeking space. Fulham reflects a developing area with around 96 people per approval.

Population forecasts indicate Fulham will gain 506 residents through to 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

The performance of a region is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. As per AreaSearch's findings, no projects have been identified that are expected to impact this area. Notable projects include River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, North South Corridor, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Redevelopment Stage Three, and SA Public Housing Maintenance and Services Contracts.

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

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

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.4%. As of June 2025, 1,651 residents are employed and the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Greater Adelaide's figure. Workforce participation is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction particularly stands out with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level. Conversely, administrative & support services employ only 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data on working population versus resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 2.4%, labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% with a marginal increase in unemployment. State-level data from Sep-25 shows SA employment growth was 1.06% year-on-year, adding 9,370 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.5%, aligning with the national rate of 4.5%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts, released in May 2025, offer insight into potential future demand within Fulham. These projections estimate national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fulham's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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 shows that income in Fulham is higher than average nationally. The median income is $54,139 and the average income stands at $70,158. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures of a median income of $52,592 and an average income of $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Fulham would be approximately $60,002 (median) and $77,756 (average) as of March 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Fulham cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. Looking at income distribution, the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 28.9% of the community (904 individuals), consistent with broader trends across the region showing 31.8% in the same category. 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

Fulham's dwelling structures, 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 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented ones at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, exceeding the Adelaide metro average of $1,745. The median weekly rent figure in Fulham was recorded at $315, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Fulham's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households comprise 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

Fulham's educational qualifications lag behind regional benchmarks. As of 2021, 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area average of 35.4%. The most common qualification is a bachelor degree (22.0%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications; advanced diplomas account for 11.7%, while certificates make up 20.3%.

Educational participation is high in Fulham, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2020-2021 academic year. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 5.8% pursuing tertiary education. Educational facilities may not be readily accessible within Fulham's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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

Transport analysis shows 14 active stops operating in Fulham as of April 2023. These stops serve buses along 17 routes, offering a total of 900 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 166 meters to the nearest stop.

Service frequency stands at 128 trips daily across all routes, translating to around 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 health conditions being quite standard across both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover is high at approximately 54% (~1,702 people), compared to 51.8% in Greater Adelaide.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6%) and asthma (6.3%), while 70.9% claim to be completely free of medical ailments, similar to the 70.9% across Greater Adelaide. In Fulham, 22.9% (~715 people) are aged 65 and over, higher than the 17.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, mirroring the general population's health profile.

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 showed high 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% of residents, compared to 46.1% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Italian (10.1%).

Some ethnic groups had notable disparities: Greeks made up 4.2% in Fulham versus 6.1% regionally, Croatians 1.2% versus 0.6%, and Poles 1.0% versus 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 above Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has a notably higher proportion of people aged 85 and over (7.0%) but fewer people aged 25-34 (8.0%). According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 0 to 4 grew from 4.2% to 5.0%, while the 25-34 age group decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. By 2041, demographic forecasts indicate significant changes in Fulham's population structure. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to increase by 118 people (30%), rising from 391 to 510 individuals. Conversely, the 0 to 4 and 55-64 age groups are expected to experience population declines.