Fulham (SA)

Population growth drivers in Fulham are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, the estimated population of the suburb of Fulham (SA) is around 3129 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase of 209 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2920 people, indicating a growth rate of 7.2%. The change was inferred from the resident population of 3124 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024) and an additional 14 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2370 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 average of 7.1%, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 65.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting 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, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Fulham (SA), with the area expected to grow by 511 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, 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

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, Fulham has recorded around 33 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 166 homes were approved, with an additional 14 approved so far in FY26. On average, each new dwelling constructed over these years accommodates about 1.6 new residents per year.

This balance between supply and demand creates stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is around $443,000. In FY26 alone, Fulham has recorded $1.2 million in commercial development approvals, reflecting its residential nature. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has 72.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers greater choice and indicating strong developer confidence in the area. Recent construction comprises 91.0% detached dwellings and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Fulham's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With approximately 92 people per dwelling approval, Fulham's expanding market is expected to gain around 506 residents by 2041, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Fulham has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

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

Fulham has an educated workforce with prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 2.6%, and it experienced a 2.4% employment growth over the past year.

As of June 2025, Fulham's unemployment rate is 1.4% lower than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate in Fulham is similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Major employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction is particularly specialized with an employment share of 1.2 times the regional level.

However, administrative & support services are under-represented at 2.4% compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to June 2025, employment increased by 2.4% while labour force increased by 3.3%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 2.1% and labour force growth of 2.1%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 estimate a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years nationally. Applying these projections to Fulham's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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 ending June 2022 indicates that income in Fulham is higher than average nationally. The median assessed income was $54,139 with an average income of $70,158. This contrasts with Greater Adelaide's figures where the median income was $52,592 and the average was $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% from financial year ending June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $61,085 for median income and $79,159 for average income as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Fulham cluster around the 50th percentile nationally. Income brackets indicate that the predominant cohort spans 28.9% of locals (904 people) with incomes between $1,500 - 2,999, aligning with the metropolitan region where this cohort represents 31.8%. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their 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 was 43.0%, with the remaining dwellings 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 $1,745 and national average of $1,863. Median weekly rent in Fulham was $315, lower than Adelaide metro's figure of $310 and 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, including 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 achievement in Fulham places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

Educational qualifications in Fulham trail regional benchmarks; 29.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. This gap indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high; 29.2% of residents are currently enrolled in formal education, including 10.5% in primary, 8.6% in secondary, and 5.8% in tertiary education. Educational facilities appear to be located outside Fulham's immediate boundaries, requiring families to access schools in neighboring areas.

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 of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 17 different routes that together facilitate 900 weekly passenger journeys. The average distance from a resident's location to the nearest transport stop is 166 meters.

On average, there are 128 trips per day across all routes, equating 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 show relatively positive health outcomes, with common conditions seen across both young and old age groups. Private health cover stands at approximately 55%, or about 1,712 people, compared to Greater Adelaide's 51.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (6.3%). Around 70.9% report no medical ailments, similar to Greater Adelaide's figure. About 22.8%, or 713 people, are aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Adelaide's 17.6%. Seniors' health outcomes are above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Fulham was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

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

Notably, Greek (4.2%) and Croatian (1.2%) ethnicities are overrepresented in Fulham compared to regional averages of 6.1% and 0.6%, respectively. Polish ethnicity is also present at 1.0%, slightly higher than the regional average of 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 also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The proportion of people aged 85 and over in Fulham is notably higher at 7.0% compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 25 to 34 are under-represented at 8.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population aged 0 to 4 has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%, while the proportion of people aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecasted for Fulham. The population aged 45 to 54 is projected to grow by 118 people (30%), increasing from 391 to 510. Conversely, the populations aged 0 to 4 and 55 to 64 are expected to decline.