Fulham

The population has grown 13% since 2011 to 2,920 people. It is an older community, with 22.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which is well above the national figure.

English and Australian ancestries are most common, and 22.2% of people were born overseas. This overseas-born proportion is well below the national average of 27.7%.

Around 18.1% of residents use a language other than English at home, which is higher than in most similar areas. Italian is the most common non-English language spoken.

More than half of the community identifies as Christian, while 37% report no religion. The number of people with no religion has risen by 17 points since 2011.

Residents are well qualified, with 26% holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.1% having completed Year 12. Both figures are well above the South Australian averages.

Income levels are high, with typical family weekly earnings at $2,438, well above the state figure. Households earning $3,000 or more a week have increased significantly since 2011.

Mental health conditions are much less common here than in most similar areas. About 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, which is about the same as the state average.

Community participation is high, with 14.6% of people providing unpaid care, a figure much higher than most similar areas. Volunteers make up 16.2% of the population.

First Nations people make up a small part of the population, but 40% speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national average.

Family life is common here, with 63.2% of homes consisting of couples with children. About 28.9% of people live alone, which is more common than in most similar areas.

Home ownership is strong, with 40.6% of houses owned outright, well above the national figure. Most homes are separate houses, and 76.6% have three or more bedrooms.

The area is very well connected, with a short 10-minute drive to the city. Public transport use for commuting is much higher than in most similar areas.

About 38.3% of residents moved into the area in the last five years. This is a little above the state average, though the number of recent overseas arrivals has fallen since 2011.

The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is lower than both the state and national figures. Many residents work in healthcare, construction, or education.

Fulham is generally advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas for overall advantage. The population has grown by 9.5% since 2021, well above the state growth rate.

The area experiences an average maximum temperature of 22.3 degrees, which is well below the South Australian average.

Fulham is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of public transport and a park. Almost all residents can also walk to groceries and health services within 15 minutes.