Fulham · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Education & Qualifications in Fulham

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

A far higher proportion of people in Fulham finished high school compared to the state average. The area has seen a strong shift toward higher education, with the percentage of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher climbing by 8 percentage points since 2011.

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📍 Fulham, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Where Fulham sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

26.0% ▲ +44.4%
  • 0.0%–2.1%: 9 areas
  • 2.1%–4.3%: 6 areas
  • 4.3%–6.4%: 23 areas
  • 6.4%–8.6%: 84 areas
  • 8.6%–10.7%: 205 areas
  • 10.7%–12.9%: 225 areas
  • 12.9%–15.0%: 194 areas
  • 15.0%–17.1%: 163 areas
  • 17.1%–19.3%: 167 areas
  • 19.3%–21.4%: 134 areas
  • 21.4%–23.6%: 130 areas
  • 23.6%–25.7%: 112 areas
  • 25.7%–27.9%: 108 areas
  • 27.9%–30.0%: 90 areas
  • 30.0%–32.1%: 71 areas
  • 32.1%–34.3%: 72 areas
  • 34.3%–36.4%: 72 areas
  • 36.4%–38.6%: 69 areas
  • 38.6%–40.7%: 59 areas
  • 40.7%–42.9%: 46 areas
  • 42.9%–45.0%: 57 areas
  • 45.0%–47.1%: 57 areas
  • 47.1%–49.3%: 50 areas
  • 49.3%–51.4%: 42 areas
  • 51.4%–53.6%: 40 areas
  • 53.6%–55.7%: 40 areas
  • 55.7%–57.9%: 30 areas
  • 57.9%–60.0%: 28 areas

All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Fulham — higher than 61% of areas.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher compared with the state and national average
Fulham26.0%
5024, SA 26.8%
South Australia 22.7%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

Around 61.1% of residents completed Year 12, which is well above the South Australian figure of 54.6%. This is a significant increase from 2011, when only 48.3% had finished their final year.

61.1% ▲ +26.4%

Higher than 59% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 48.3%
  • 2016: 53.7%
  • 2021: 61.1%

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In Fulham, Year 12 is the majority at 65%; Year 11 is next at 16%.

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

The typical resident is more likely to be qualified than in most areas, with 26% holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the state average and about the same as the national figure.

26.0% ▲ +44.4%

Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

  • 2011: 18.0%
  • 2016: 21.2%
  • 2021: 26.0%

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Highest qualification level

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In Fulham, the largest group is Bachelor degree at 37%, followed by Certificate III / IV (28%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (20%).

Field of study

What people studied.

Most qualifications held by residents are in management and commerce (18.7%) or engineering and related fields (15.4%). Society and culture and health also make up a large part of the local skill set.

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

There are 19 schools within 3 km of the area, which is more than about half of similar locations.

19

Lower than 51% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.

Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).

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Schools serving Fulham

19 schools — 11,840 students, average ICSEA 1,056.

By sector: Government 13 · Catholic 6

By type: Primary 13 · Secondary 4 · Combined 2

Schools serving Fulham, sortable by name, sector, type, distance and student count
St Francis School, Lockleys Catholic Primary 1.1 km 457 1,075
Fulham North Primary School, Henley Beach Government Primary 1.2 km 395 1,095
West Beach Primary School, West Beach Government Primary 1.3 km 297 1,089
Henley High School, Henley Beach Government Secondary 1.3 km 1,381 1,045
Henley Beach Primary School, Henley Beach South Government Primary 1.4 km 354 1,104
St Michael's College - Secondary Campus, Henley Beach Catholic Combined 1.7 km 2,193 1,064
Fulham Gardens Primary School, Henley Beach Government Primary 1.9 km 148 1,042
Brooklyn Park Primary School, Brooklyn Park Government Primary 1.9 km 118 1,066
Kidman Park Primary School, Kidman Park Government Primary 2.0 km 485 1,053
Lockleys North Primary School, Lockleys Government Primary 2.3 km 422 1,069
Star of the Sea School, Henley Beach Catholic Primary 2.4 km 558 1,108
Underdale High School, Underdale Government Secondary 2.9 km 629 1,000
Grange Primary School, Grange Government Primary 3.1 km 702 1,075
Our Lady of La Vang School, Flinders Park Catholic Combined 3.2 km 70 1,066
St John Bosco School, Brooklyn Park Catholic Primary 3.3 km 252 1,054
Findon High School, Findon Government Secondary 3.4 km 467 978
Nazareth Catholic College - Flinders Park Campus, Flinders Park Catholic Secondary 3.5 km 2,576 1,049
Seaton Park Primary School, Seaton Government Primary 3.6 km 149 999
Flinders Park Primary School, Flinders Park Government Primary 3.7 km 187 1,037

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in Fulham [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/404031105/fulham/topic/education