Fulham Gardens

The area is older than the state and national averages, with a high proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 23.8%. This contributes to a lower number of de facto relationships compared to most other areas.

A strong overseas connection defines the community, with 29.6% of people born abroad, which is well above the South Australian figure. Common ancestries include English, Australian, Italian, and Greek.

Language diversity is very high, as 30.2% of residents use a language other than English at home, far above the state average. Italian and Greek are the most common non-English languages spoken.

Religious affiliation is more common here than in other areas, with 60.4% of people identifying as Christian. Consequently, the proportion of people with no religion is well below the national figure.

Residents are well-qualified, with 24.1% holding a bachelor degree or higher. Year 12 completion is also well above the state average, and the area has a high number of schools within 3 km.

Household incomes are generally solid, with 21.1% of homes earning $3,000 or more a week, which is higher than most similar areas. Typical weekly household income is around the national figure at $1,595.

The community has a higher rate of people needing help with daily activities than most areas, at 6.7%. However, the rate of mental health conditions is well below the state average.

Unpaid care is common, with 14.7% of people providing support to others, which is higher than most areas. Interestingly, the volunteering rate is well below the state average.

The First Nations community is small but well-off, with a typical personal income of $860, which is far above the state average. Year 12 completion is also among the highest at this level.

Most homes are occupied by couples with children (59.0%) or couples without children (27.3%). The typical household size of 2.5 people is about the same as the national average.

Home ownership is very strong, with 46.9% of houses owned outright, far above the state and national figures. Most homes are large, with 83.3% having three or more bedrooms.

The area is exceptionally well-connected, with a high number of public transport stops and a very low percentage of homes without a vehicle. Only 9.7% of people work from home, which is far below the national figure.

Movement into the area is steady, with 32.3% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are much more common here than in most other areas.

The workforce is typically employed in health care, retail, and construction. About 60.6% of adults are working or looking for work, which is consistent with state and national levels.

While robbery and motor vehicle theft rates are quite low, the theft rate is much higher than most areas. The overall crime rate has risen by 31.1% over the last five years.

The suburb is very walkable, with every single home within a 15-minute walk of a park, public transport, and groceries. This high walkability is reflected in a score of 7.5, well above the state average.