Fulham Gardens

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

The suburb of Fulham Gardens had an estimated population of 7,271 as of February 2026, according to analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by AreaSearch. This figure represents a growth of 698 people (10.6%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,573. The increase is inferred from AreaSearch's estimated resident population of 6,918 in June 2024, along with an additional 73 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 3,004 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham Gardens in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's growth rate exceeded both the state (9.0%) and Greater Adelaide averages since the 2021 census. Overseas migration contributed approximately 82.0% 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, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Considering these projections, Fulham Gardens is expected to increase its population by just below the median of national areas, with an expansion of 965 persons to reach a total of 8,236 by 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 9.9% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Fulham Gardens averaged around 56 new dwelling approvals each year. Between financial years FY-21 and FY-25, an estimated 284 homes were approved, with a further 21 approved so far in FY-26. Over the past five financial years, on average, 1.4 people moved to the area for each dwelling built.

This suggests balanced supply and demand, creating stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $629,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $10.6 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, suggesting balanced commercial development activity.

Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham Gardens shows comparable construction activity per person, supporting market stability inline with regional patterns, though recent construction activity has intensified. New development consists of 70.0% detached houses and 30.0% medium and high-density housing, offering choices across price ranges from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. With around 95 people per approval, Fulham Gardens reflects a developing area. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate forecasts Fulham Gardens will gain 717 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Fulham Gardens has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 26thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified four projects that could impact this region. Key projects are Gleneagles Reserve Stormwater Management & Reserve Upgrade, Fulham Gardens Shopping Centre Redevelopment, Rivergarden Estate, and Bowers Place Residential Development. Details about these projects follow.

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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 was 3.0% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3%. As of September 2025, there were 3,761 residents employed, with an unemployment rate of 0.9% below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%.

The workforce participation was on par with Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, a low 10.9% of residents worked from home. Leading employment industries among residents comprised health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area showed strong specialization in transport, postal & warehousing, with an employment share of 1.3 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance had a limited presence with 14.8% employment compared to 17.7% regionally. The predominantly residential area appeared to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. In the 12-month period ending September 2025, employment increased by 4.3% alongside labour force increasing by 4.4%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at 3.9%. By comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment falling to 3.8%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggested that national employment was forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these industry-specific projections to Fulham Gardens' employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 reports Fulham Gardens' median income among taxpayers at $49,698 and an average of $70,076. Nationally, these figures are slightly above average. Comparing to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852 shows similar trends. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes for September 2025 would be approximately $54,071 (median) and $76,243 (average). Census 2021 income data ranks household, family, and personal incomes in Fulham Gardens between the 41st and 42nd percentiles. Income analysis reveals that 30.1% of individuals earn between $1,500 - 2,999, reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% occupy this range. 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 dwelling structure in Fulham Gardens, as per the latest Census, consisted of 75.6% houses and 24.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This is similar to Adelaide metro's composition of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Fulham Gardens was higher than Adelaide metro at 48.2%, with the rest being mortgaged (29.3%) or rented (22.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham Gardens was $1,950, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent figure for Fulham Gardens was recorded at $370, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Fulham Gardens' mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 account for 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 the most common, held by 18.6% of residents, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.9%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 30.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them.

This includes advanced diplomas (10.0%) and certificates (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 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 20 different routes that collectively facilitate 1,196 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically living just 191 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential zone, most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the primary mode of transportation at 90%, while only 5% use buses. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, just 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.

Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were both low across young and old age cohorts. Private health cover was found to be high at approximately 55% of the total population (~3,976 people). The most common medical conditions in the area were arthritis and asthma, impacting 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 notably low chronic condition prevalence. As of 24th June 2021, the area had 24.8% of residents aged 65 and over (1,803 people), which was higher than the 19.3% 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 markets, 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, accounting for 63.1% of people, compared to 42.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups in Fulham Gardens were English (19.7%), Australian (17.8%), and Italian (16.4%).

These percentages were notably lower than the regional averages of 27.8%, 22.8%, and 5.2% respectively. There was notable overrepresentation of Greek (8.9% vs 2.0%), Serbian (1.1% vs 0.4%), and Macedonian (1.3% vs 0.1%) ethnic groups in Fulham Gardens compared to the regional averages.

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 also exceeds the national average of 38 years. The 75-84 age group makes up 10.3% of Fulham Gardens' population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 25-34 cohort represents 11.2%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 75-84 age group has increased from 9.4% to 10.3%, and the 45-54 cohort has decreased from 14.1% to 12.1%. By 2041, Fulham Gardens' age profile is projected to change significantly. The 85+ cohort is expected to grow by 90%, adding 256 residents to reach 540. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 71% of population growth. Meanwhile, populations in the 0-4 and 35-44 age groups are projected to decline.