Fulham

The community is noticeably older than the state and national averages, with over 22% of people aged 65 and over. In contrast, the proportion of children under 15 is a little below the national figure at 16.7%.

People born overseas make up 22.2% of the population, which is much higher than in most similar areas. English, Australian, and Italian are the most common ancestries reported.

Language diversity is high, with 18.1% of residents using a language other than English at home, a figure much higher than in most similar areas. Italian, Greek, and Punjabi are the most spoken non-English languages.

More than half of the population identifies as Christian. The proportion of people with no religion is 37%, which is well below the South Australian figure of 45.8%.

Fulham is a highly educated area, with 26% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher and 61.1% having completed Year 12, both of which are well above state levels.

The area is wealthy, with a typical family income of $2,438 per week, which is well above the state figure. About a quarter of households earn $3,000 or more weekly.

Mental health conditions are reported by 6.5% of residents, which is well below the state average. However, 6.5% of people need help with daily activities, a rate higher than most similar areas.

Community involvement is strong, with 14.6% of people providing unpaid care and 28.8% caring for children, both figures being higher than the national average.

While the First Nations population is small, 40% of these residents speak a First Nations language, which is far above the national figure of 12.3%.

Household sizes are typical for Australia, with 2.5 people per home. About 28.9% of people live alone, which is higher than in most similar areas.

Housing is dominated by separate houses, with 40.6% owned outright. Mortgage payments are high, with the typical monthly payment being $2,000, well above the state average.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with 11 public transport routes and a very short 3-minute walk to the nearest stop for most. Only 7.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively mobile, with 38.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.7% of the population.

Working or looking for work is common for 61.2% of adults. The most common industries for local workers are health care, construction, and education.

The area experiences a much higher rate of burglary, theft, and property damage than most similar areas, with the overall crime rate rising by 74% over five years.

Fulham is very walkable, with a score of 7.6. Every single home is within a 15-minute walk of public transport, parks, and groceries.