Fulham Gardens

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

As of May 2026, the population of Fulham Gardens is estimated at around 6,857 people. This represents an increase of 284 individuals since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 6,573. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS's ERP data release from June 2025, indicating a resident population of 6,820. This results in a population density ratio of 2,833 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham Gardens in the upper quartile relative to other locations assessed by AreaSearch. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch's projections for Fulham Gardens are based on ABS/Geoscience Australia data released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered 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 employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Fulham Gardens is expected to experience above median population growth. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to expand by 896 persons, reflecting an increase of 12.5% over the 16-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Fulham Gardens among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers from statistical area data, Fulham Gardens has averaged approximately 56 new dwelling approvals annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 284 homes were approved, with a further 40 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, an average of 1.2 people have moved to the area per dwelling built.

This indicates balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $629,000, suggesting a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $10.6 million, indicating balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham Gardens shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting regional market stability, although recent activity has intensified. New development comprises 71.0% detached houses and 29.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. With around 96 people per approval, Fulham Gardens reflects a low density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Fulham Gardens is forecasted to gain approximately 859 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling population growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Fulham Gardens has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 34thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified four major projects potentially impacting the area: Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Findon Energy Storage Facility, and Rivergarden Estate.

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AreaSearch analysis places Fulham Gardens well above average for employment performance across multiple indicators

Fulham Gardens has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.9% over the past year, according to AreaSearch aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 3,626 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.0% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is broadly similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses indicate that only 10.9% of residents work from home, but Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. Leading employment industries among residents include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area shows strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing with an employment share 1.3 times the regional level, while health care & social assistance has a limited presence at 14.8% compared to the regional average of 17.7%.

The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Over the past year, employment increased by 4.9%, and labour force grew by 4.5%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a decrease in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Fulham Gardens' employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 indicates that Fulham Gardens' median income among taxpayers is $49,698, with an average of $70,076. This is slightly above the national average. In comparison, Greater Adelaide has a median income of $54,808 and an average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Fulham Gardens would be approximately $54,752 (median) and $77,203 (average) as of March 2026. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Fulham Gardens rank modestly, between the 41st and 42nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 30.1% of the community earns between $1,500 and $2,999 (2,063 individuals), which is similar to regional patterns where 31.8% occupy this earnings band. After housing expenses, 86.5% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 6th decile.

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

The latest Census showed that Fulham Gardens had 75.6% houses and 24.4% other dwellings, compared to Adelaide metro's 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham Gardens was 48.2%, with mortgaged dwellings at 29.3% and rented ones at 22.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Adelaide metro's average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was $370, lower than Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Fulham Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher at $1,950 compared to Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were lower at $370 compared to the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 73.8% of all households, including 33.3% couples with children, 28.5% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 26.2%, with lone person households at 24.0% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

The educational profile of Fulham Gardens exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

University qualification levels in Fulham Gardens are at 26.4%, slightly below the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 18.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are held by 30.6% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 10.0% and certificates at 20.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.4% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 5.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Fulham Gardens has 34 operational public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes, offering a total of 1,196 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living 191 meters from the nearest stop. Most commutes in this residential area are outward-bound. Cars are the primary mode of transport for 90% of residents, while buses account for 5%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 10.9% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 170 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 35 weekly trips per stop.

Fulham Gardens's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Fulham Gardens.

AreaSearch's assessment found low prevalence of common health conditions across both young and old age cohorts. The rate of private health cover was approximately 55% of the total population, which is around 3750 people. The most common medical conditions were arthritis and asthma, affecting 8.8% and 6.0% of residents respectively. 69.9% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents had low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 25.8% of residents aged 65 and over, which is 1769 people, higher than the 19.2% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors were particularly strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Fulham Gardens 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 Gardens had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.5% of its population born overseas and 31.0% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fulham Gardens, making up 63.1%, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups were English (19.7%), Australian (17.8%), and Italian (16.4%).

Notably, English and Australian ancestry were lower than regional averages of 27.8% and 22.8%, respectively, while Italian ancestry was substantially higher than the regional average of 5.2%. There were also notable overrepresentations of Greek (8.9%), Serbian (1.1%), and Macedonian (1.3%) ethnic groups compared to regional averages of 2.0%, 0.4%, and 0.1% respectively.

Fulham Gardens hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Fulham Gardens has a median age of 45 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 10.5% of Fulham Gardens' population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort constitutes 11.4%. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 75-84 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.5%, and the 85+ cohort has risen from 3.4% to 4.4%. Conversely, the 45-54 age group has decreased from 14.1% to 12.0%, and the 5-14 age group has fallen from 11.6% to 10.5%. By 2041, Fulham Gardens' age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 89%, adding 267 residents to reach 569. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 64% of population growth, highlighting demographic aging trends. Meanwhile, the number of individuals in the 5-14 age range is projected to decrease by 14%.