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 November 2025, the estimated population of the Fulham (SA) statistical area (Lv2) is around 3,129. This reflects an increase of 209 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,920. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,124 residents following examination of ABS' latest ERP data release in June 2024 and validation of 14 new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2,370 persons per square kilometer, placing Fulham (SA) in the upper quartile relative to other areas assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, ending in June 2024, Fulham (SA) has demonstrated consistent growth patterns with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%, outperforming its SA3 area. This growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 65% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 using a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, AreaSearch uses the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the Fulham (SA) area is expected to experience above median population growth compared to other statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch. By 2041, the population is projected to increase by 511 persons, reflecting a total increase of approximately 16.2% over the 17-year period.

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

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data in Fulham, shows around 33 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, between FY21 and FY25, approximately 166 homes were approved, with a further 17 approved so far in FY26. On average, 1.6 new residents per year per dwelling constructed have been recorded over these five financial years, suggesting balanced supply and demand conditions.

The average construction value of new properties is $443,000, indicating developer focus on the premium market with high-end developments. In FY26, $1.2 million in commercial approvals have been registered, reflecting minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Fulham has 72.0% more development activity per person than Greater Adelaide, suggesting ample choice for buyers and 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 growth area characteristics.

Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate projects Fulham to add 506 residents by 2041. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potential growth exceeding current forecasts.

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

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Employment conditions in Fulham demonstrate exceptional strength compared to most Australian markets

Fulham has an educated workforce with notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 2.4% as of September 2025, lower than Greater Adelaide's 3.9%.

Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 4.1%. In Fulham, 1,693 residents were employed by September 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.6% below Greater Adelaide's and a workforce participation rate similar to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors are health care & social assistance, construction, and education & training. Construction stands out with employment levels at 1.2 times the regional average, while administrative & support services employ only 2.4% of local workers compared to Greater Adelaide's 4.0%.

Indicating limited local employment opportunities, the Census working population count is lower than the resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1%, labour force grew by 4.5%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 3.0% and a fall in unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%, outperforming the national average of 4.3%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fulham's employment mix suggests local employment could grow by 6.7% in five years and 13.9% in ten years, though this is an illustrative extrapolation not accounting for localized 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 ATO data released for financial year ended June 2023, Fulham had a median income among taxpayers of $54,139 and an average income of $70,158. These figures are slightly above the national averages of $54,808 and $66,852 respectively for Greater Adelaide. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% from financial year ended June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Fulham would be approximately $58,903 and average income $76,332 by that date. Census data indicates household, family, and personal incomes in Fulham are around the 50th percentile nationally. Income analysis shows that 28.9% of residents (904 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 income bracket, reflecting regional patterns where 31.8% also 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

In Fulham, as per the latest Census evaluation, 79.0% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 21.1% consisting of semi-detached properties, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 63.9% houses and 36.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fulham stood at 43.0%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 33.3% and rented dwellings at 23.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, surpassing Adelaide metro's average of $1,745. Weekly rent figures in Fulham were recorded at $315, compared to Adelaide metro's $310. Nationally, Fulham's median monthly mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while weekly rents were lower than the national figure of $375.

Fulham has a typical household mix, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households are prevalent, accounting for 68.9% of all households. They consist of couples with children at 33.2%, couples without children at 24.8%, and single parent families at 9.5%. 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, 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

In Fulham, 29.7% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to the SA3 area's 35.4%. This indicates a gap in educational qualifications. Bachelor degrees are most common at 22.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 32.0% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications.

Advanced diplomas account for 11.7% and certificates for 20.3%. Educational participation is high, with 29.2% of residents 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 in operation. These are served by a mix of buses operating along 18 different routes. The total number of weekly passenger trips facilitated by these routes is 904.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport services, with an average distance of 166 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 129 daily trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 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 52.3%.

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

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, accounting for 56.8%, compared to 46.1% across Greater Adelaide. The top three ancestry groups were English (25.7%), Australian (22.5%), and Italian (10.1%).

Notably, Greek ethnicity was overrepresented at 4.2% in Fulham versus 6.1% regionally, Croatian at 1.2% versus 0.6%, and Polish at 1.0% versus 0.9%.

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 years and also above Australia's median age of 38 years. The percentage of people aged 85 and over in Fulham is notably higher at 7.0% compared to the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 25-34 are under-represented at 8.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the population of children aged 0-4 has increased from 4.2% to 4.9%, while the percentage of people aged 25-34 has decreased from 9.4% to 8.0%. By 2041, significant demographic changes are forecast for Fulham. The age group of 45-54 is projected to grow by 118 people (30%), from 391 to 510 individuals. Meanwhile, the population of children aged 0-4 and those aged 55-64 is expected to decline.