Fulham (SA)

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

As of February 2026, AreaSearch estimates the population of the suburb of Fulham (SA) to be around 3,131 people. This figure reflects a growth of 211 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,920 people. The latest estimate is inferred from the resident population of 3,124 as calculated by AreaSearch following examination of the ABS's latest ERP data release in June 2024, along with an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a 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 demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 65.0% 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 are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward, demographic trends project an above median population growth for statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. The suburb is expected to grow by 511 persons to the year 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 16.1% in total over the 17 years.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Fulham recorded around 33 residential properties approved annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 166 homes were approved, with an additional 17 approved in FY26 so far. This results in about 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed during this period.

The average construction value of these dwellings is $443,000, indicating a focus on the premium market. In terms of commercial development, $1.2 million in approvals have been registered in FY26, suggesting minimal activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has 72.0% more development activity per person, which should provide buyers with ample choice and indicates robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction consists of 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, maintaining Fulham's traditional suburban character. With around 92 people per dwelling approval, Fulham exhibits growth area characteristics.

Future projections estimate Fulham to add 504 residents by 2041, with current construction levels expected to adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Fulham has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 18thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are anticipated in this area. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as potentially impactful. Key planned developments 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 essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 2.4% in the past year. Employment growth over this period was estimated at 4.1%.

As of September 2025, 1693 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.6%, below Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was similar to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. Census responses indicated that 11.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training.

Construction employment levels were at 1.2 times the regional average. Administrative & support employed just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force by 4.5%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0% and a fall in unemployment of 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth at 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 simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localised population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Fulham had a median income among taxpayers of $54,139 and an average level of $70,158. This is slightly above the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $58,903 for median income and $76,332 for average income as of September 2025. Census data reveals that incomes in Fulham cluster around the national median. Income analysis shows that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.9% of residents (904 people), reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of their income, indicating 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 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 Adelaide metro's average of $1,862. The median weekly rent in Fulham was recorded at $315, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Fulham's mortgage repayments were higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $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 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, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

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. As of 2021, 29.7% of residents aged 15+ hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. This gap highlights 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 feature prominently with 32.0% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (11.7%) and certificates (20.3%). Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the 2020 census. 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

Transport analysis indicates 14 operational transport stops in Fulham, consisting solely of bus services. These stops are served by 18 unique routes, facilitating a total of 904 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated highly, with residents located an average of 166 metres from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outward. The car remains the primary mode of transport at 88%, while bus usage stands at 7%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, only 11.7% of residents work from home, a figure potentially influenced by COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 129 trips daily across all routes, translating 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, aligning with national benchmarks for mortality rates and health conditions.

Prevalence of common health conditions is low across both younger and older age groups. Approximately 55% (~1,713 people) have private health cover, which is relatively high. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and asthma (6.3%). Around 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. Fulham has 22.6% (707 people) aged 65 and over, higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, ranking broadly in line with the general population nationally.

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 population showed above-average 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, comprising 56.8%, 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 (4.2%) and Croatian (1.2%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Fulham compared to regional averages of 2.0% and 0.5%, respectively.

Fulham hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Fulham is 44 years, which exceeds Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and is also higher than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Adelaide's average, the percentage of individuals aged 85 and above is notably higher in Fulham at 6.7%, while those aged 25 to 34 are under-represented at 7.9%. Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 35 to 44 has grown from 12.3% to 13.3%, while the percentage of individuals aged 25 to 34 has decreased from 9.4% to 7.9%, and those aged 45 to 54 have dropped from 13.2% to 12.1%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Fulham. The age group of 45 to 54 is projected to increase by 131 people (35%), growing from 378 to 510 individuals. Meanwhile, the age group of 55 to 64 is projected to decline by 5 people.