Fulham (SA)

Population growth drivers in Fulham are above average 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) as of May 2026 is around 3,219. This reflects an increase of 299 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,920. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 3,219 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025 and an additional 15 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 2,438 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham (SA) in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's 10.2% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the state average of 7.5%. Population growth for the area 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 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 with demographic trends, an above median population growth is projected for the suburb of Fulham (SA), with an expected increase of 477 persons by 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an overall increase of 14.8% over the 16-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers indicates that Fulham has recorded approximately 33 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, around 166 homes were approved, with a further 33 approved in FY-26 so far. On average, 1.6 new residents per year are associated with each dwelling constructed during these years.

This suggests a balanced supply and demand dynamic, maintaining stable market conditions. The average construction value of new properties is $443,000, indicating a focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY-26, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fulham has 71.0% more development activity per person, offering buyers ample choice and reflecting robust developer interest in the area. Recent construction comprises 91.0% standalone homes and 9.0% medium and high-density housing, preserving Fulham's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With around 92 people per dwelling approval, Fulham exhibits characteristics of a growth area. The latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Fulham to add approximately 477 residents by 2041. Given current construction levels, housing supply should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers while potentially enabling growth that exceeds current forecasts.

Fulham has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 29thth percentile nationally

No infrastructure changes are currently planned in this area. Zero projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely to impact it. Key projects previously considered include Project Flight - Adelaide Airport Terminal Expansion, Harbour Town Premium Outlets Adelaide Expansion, North South Corridor, and River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project. However, none of these are currently active or expected to commence soon.

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Employment conditions in Fulham rank among the top 10% of areas assessed nationally

Fulham has an educated workforce with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.0% as of December 2025. Employment grew by an estimated 6.0% over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation.

As of December 2025, 1,729 residents were employed, with an unemployment rate of 1.8%, below Greater Adelaide's 3.8%. Workforce participation in Fulham was on par with Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census responses indicated that 11.7% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training sectors.

Construction employment levels were at 1.2 times the regional average. Administrative & support services employed just 2.4% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the Census working population vs resident population count. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 6.0%, labour force grew by 5.8%, and unemployment fell by 0.2 percentage points, according to AreaSearch's analysis of SALM and ABS data. In comparison, Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 4.2%, labour force growth of 3.9%, and a fall in unemployment of 0.3 percentage points during the same period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Fulham's employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to Fulham's employment mix.

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 with the average level standing at $70,158. These figures are slightly above national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively across Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since financial year ended June 2023, current estimates for Fulham would be approximately $59,645 (median) and $77,293 (average) as of March 2026. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Fulham cluster around the national median. Income analysis reveals that the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates with 28.9% of residents, reflecting patterns seen regionally where 31.8% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, residents retain 87.0% of 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

Dwelling structure in Fulham, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 79.0% houses and 21.1% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham was 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented dwellings at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham was $2,000, above Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. Median weekly rent in Fulham was $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 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 constitute 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, aligning 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

Fulham's educational qualifications lag behind regional averages. Among residents aged 15 and above, 29.7% possess university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 32.0% of residents holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 11.7% and certificates at 20.3%.

Educational participation is high, with 29.2% currently enrolled in formal education. 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

Fulham has 14 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 18 different routes that together facilitate 904 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents on average located just 166 meters from the nearest stop. In this predominantly residential zone, most commuters travel outward, primarily by car (88%), with only 7% using buses. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 11.7% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency across all routes averages 129 trips per day, equating to about 64 weekly trips per 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.

Common health conditions are low across all age groups, with arthritis affecting 8.6% of residents and asthma impacting 6.3%. Approximately 70.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 22.7% of residents aged 65 and over (730 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, matching national rankings for the general population. Private health cover is high at around 55% of the total population (~1,761 people).

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 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 42.4% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestral 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 relative to the regional averages of 2.0% and 0.5%, respectively, while Polish representation is similar at 1.0%.

Fulham hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

The median age in Fulham is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and also above Australia's median age of 38. The percentage of people aged 85 and over in Fulham is notably high at 6.6%, while those aged 25 to 34 are under-represented at 8.5%. According to the 2021 Census, the proportion of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 12.5% to 13.7%, while the percentage of people aged 45 to 54 has decreased from 13.2% to 12.2%. By 2041, it is projected that Fulham's population will see significant demographic changes. The number of people in the 45 to 54 age group is expected to increase by 128 individuals (a rise of 33%) from 392 to 521. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age cohort is projected to decrease by 14 people.