Fullarton

Population growth drivers in Fullarton 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, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Fullarton's population is estimated at around 4,698 as of Nov 2025. This reflects an increase of 198 people (4.4%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 4,500 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 4,691 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2024 and an additional 19 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 3,480 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Fullarton has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 0.7%, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of statistical areas analysed by AreaSearch is expected, with the suburb expected to expand by 620 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 13.8% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Fullarton according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers shows Fullarton had approximately 12 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling around 62 homes. In FY-26 so far, four approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling adds about 2.6 new residents per year between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating steady demand for housing. The average expected construction cost of these dwellings is $879,000, suggesting developers target the premium market segment with higher-end properties.

This financial year has seen $2.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Fullarton has 14.0% less new development per person but ranks among the 40th percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting somewhat limited buyer options and strengthening demand for established dwellings. Recent construction comprises 54.0% detached dwellings and 46.0% townhouses or apartments, with a growing mix of townhouse and apartment developments offering options across various price points. Fullarton has around 408 people per approval, indicating a mature market.

According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Fullarton is expected to grow by approximately 648 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

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

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified seven projects likely to affect the region. Notable ones are: 12-16 Glen Osmond Road Mixed-Use Development, Highgate Village Streetscape Upgrade, 23 Riverdale Road Residential Development, and 322-324 Fullarton Road Townhouses. The following list details those most relevant.

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The labour market in Fullarton demonstrates typical performance when compared to similar areas across Australia

Fullarton's workforce is highly educated with significant representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 3.2% as of the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 1.7%.

As of June 2025, Fullarton had 2,418 residents employed, a rate 0.8% below Greater Adelaide's 4.0%, and workforce participation at 57.5%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key sectors for employment include health care & social assistance, professional & technical services, and education & training. Notably, professional & technical services have a strong presence with an employment share 1.7 times the regional level. Conversely, construction employs only 5.5% of local workers, below Greater Adelaide's 8.7%.

The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.6 at the Census, indicating ample local employment opportunities. In the year to Sep-22, employment increased by 1.7%, while labour force grew by 1.8%, raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project a 6.6% growth over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Fullarton's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 7.2% in five years and 14.8% 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

Fullarton's median income among taxpayers was $53,472 according to ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2022. The average income stood at $84,361 during this period. In comparison, Greater Adelaide's median and average incomes were $52,592 and $64,886 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since the financial year 2022, estimated median and average incomes for Fullarton as of September 2025 would be approximately $60,332 and $95,185. According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Fullarton cluster around the 52nd percentile nationally. Income analysis reveals that the largest segment comprises 27.5% of residents earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly. This is consistent with broader trends across the metropolitan region showing 31.8% in the same income category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Fullarton, with only 84.7% of income remaining, ranking at the 47th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 8th decile.

Fullarton displays a diverse mix of dwelling types, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Fullarton, as per the latest Census evaluation, 49.5% of dwellings were houses, with 50.5% being other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This differs from Adelaide metro's dwelling structure, which had 59.2% houses and 40.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Fullarton stood at 35.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.3% and rented ones at 34.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,000, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $2,167. The median weekly rent in Fullarton was $345, compared to Adelaide metro's $350. Nationally, Fullarton's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 against the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were lower at $345 compared to the national figure of $375.

Fullarton features high concentrations of lone person households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 61.3% of all households, including 27.9% couples with children, 24.1% couples without children, and 8.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 38.7%, with lone person households at 35.4% and group households comprising 3.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Fullarton shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Educational attainment in Fullarton is notably higher than broader benchmarks. Among residents aged 15+, 49.5% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in South Australia and 28.9% in Greater Adelaide. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 30.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (14.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.7%). Vocational pathways account for 21.3% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 10.5% and certificates at 10.8%.

Educational participation is high, with 30.8% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.3% in primary education, 8.9% in tertiary education, and 6.6% pursuing secondary education. Sunrise Christian School Fullarton provides local educational services within Fullarton, with an enrollment of 165 students. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available in surrounding areas. Local school capacity is limited at 3.5 places per 100 residents compared to the regional average of 13.1, leading many families to travel for schooling.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Transport analysis shows ten active stops operating within Fullarton, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by twenty-one individual routes, collectively facilitating 1,323 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 234 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 189 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 132 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Fullarton is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Fullarton faces significant health challenges, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60% of the total population (2832 people), compared to 67.1% across Greater Adelaide.

The most common medical conditions in the area are arthritis and mental health issues, impacting 8.8% and 8.8% of residents respectively. 66.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.9% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2016, 26.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (1244 people), which is higher than the 22.6% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Fullarton 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

Fullarton had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 30.5% of its population born overseas and 23.7% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Fullarton, making up 45.7% of its population. However, Judaism showed an overrepresentation, comprising 0.2% compared to the region's 0.2%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (27.1%), Australian (20.1%), and Other (9.7%). Notably, Sri Lankan, German, and Greek ethnicities had different representations: Sri Lankan at 0.7% compared to 0.3%, German at 5.5% versus 5.7%, and Greek at 2.6% against the regional 4.0%.

Fullarton hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Fullarton is 44 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. The 85+ cohort makes up 6.3% of Fullarton's population, notably higher than the Greater Adelaide average, while those aged 25-34 constitute 10.7%, which is under-represented compared to Greater Adelaide. Between the 2021 Census and now, the proportion of individuals aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.9% to 12.9%. Conversely, the percentage of those aged 85 and above has decreased from 7.2% to 6.3%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes in Fullarton. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to grow by 210 individuals (71%), from 295 to 506. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above accounting for 58% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations of those aged 65-74 and 5-14 are expected to decline.