Fulham Gardens, SA: suburb profile

The population of Fulham Gardens SA is 6,573 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fulham Gardens is $767 per week ($39,884 per year). Median rent in Fulham Gardens is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Fulham Gardens has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Fulham Gardens has a population density of 2,720 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fulham Gardens is Italy. The most common religion is Catholic (31.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham Gardens is $1,950.

There were 118 recorded offences in Fulham Gardens in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (81 offences).

Population
6,573
Census 2021
Median income
$767/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$370/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
45years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Fulham Gardens vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Fulham Gardens is $767 a week, in line with the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 338th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $370 a week, $70 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.2% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 45, 2 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureFulham GardensTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$767/wk$759/wk +1%$766/wk
Household income$1,595/wk$1,494/wk +7%$1,637/wk
Rent$370/wk$300/wk +23%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,950/mo$1,534/mo +27%$1,733/mo
Median age4543 +2 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.2%19.5% +3.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Fulham Gardens, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Fulham Gardens Population

6,573 residents at the 2021 Census.

Fulham Gardens Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$767/wk
$39,884 per year
Ranked 4,186 of 14,663
Median Rent
$370/wk
$1,603 per month
Ranked 2,711 of 14,663
Median Age
45years
7 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Fulham Gardens Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,595/wk
Median rent $370/wk
Rent to income 23.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Fulham Gardens against your income

About $6,912 a month
Median rent $370/wk
Left after rent $1,225/wk
Rent share 23.2%

Fulham Gardens Schools

19
schools nearby
13
government
1058
avg ICSEA score
9,113
total students
Star of the Sea School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 558 students
1108
ICSEA
Henley Beach Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 354 students
1104
ICSEA
Fulham North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 395 students
1095
ICSEA
West Beach Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 297 students
1089
ICSEA
Grange Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 702 students
1075
ICSEA
St Francis School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 457 students
1075
ICSEA
Lockleys North Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 422 students
1069
ICSEA
Brooklyn Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 118 students
1066
ICSEA
Our Lady of La Vang School Catholic
Combined · U · 70 students
1066
ICSEA
St Michael's College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 2,193 students
1064
ICSEA
Kidman Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 485 students
1053
ICSEA
Henley High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,381 students
1045
ICSEA
Fulham Gardens Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 148 students
1042
ICSEA
Seaton High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 917 students
1001
ICSEA
Seaton Park Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 149 students
999
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 19 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

All schools near Fulham Gardens, with a map

Fulham Gardens Map

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People in Fulham Gardens

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.4% (3,177) Female 51.6% (3,389)

Population Density

2,720
people per km²
6,573 people · 2.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,012
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

Italy
5.4%
Greece
3.3%
India
3.3%
England
3.2%
China
1.0%
South Africa
0.9%
Germany
0.7%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
7.5%
Greek
7.3%
Punjabi
1.9%
Arabic
1.2%
Mandarin
1.1%
Macedonian
1.0%
Serbian
1.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
25.0%
Australian
22.6%
Italian
20.8%
Greek
11.3%
Scottish
5.9%
Irish
5.5%
German
4.7%
Chinese
3.0%
Indian
2.8%
Macedonian
1.7%
Polish
1.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
31.8%
No religion
29.3%
Eastern Orthodox
12.9%
Anglican
5.7%
Not stated
4.0%
Uniting Church
3.8%
Christian (other)
2.1%
Other religions
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

0.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.4% 3,006
Separated
2.6% 141
Divorced
6.9% 381
Widowed
6.7% 372
Never married
29.4% 1,626

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.5%
Couple: no children
27.7%
Couple: no children under 15
23.3%
One parent: no children under 15
7.2%
One parent: children under 15
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
24.0%
2 persons
34.8%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
17.3%
5 persons
6.2%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Fulham Gardens

Housing Tenure

Of the 2,541 occupied private dwellings in Fulham Gardens at the 2021 Census, 22.0% were rented, 46.9% owned outright and 28.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.3% 34 dwellings
Owned outright
46.9% 1,191 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
28.6% 727 dwellings
Rented
22.0% 558 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 27 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
11.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.5%
2 bedrooms
14.4%
3 bedrooms
52.5%
4 bedrooms
27.3%
5 bedrooms
3.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
5.4%
$300-$449/mo
2.1%
$450-$599/mo
1.4%
$600-$799/mo
2.9%
$800-$999/mo
5.0%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
14.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
15.7%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
26.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
16.3%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
10.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.4%
1 vehicle
34.1%
2 vehicles
39.0%
3 vehicles
13.1%
4+ vehicles
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Fulham Gardens

Employment

Employed full-time
35.0% 1,831 people
Employed part-time
23.2% 1,211 people
Unemployed
3.1% 164 people
Not in labour force
38.7% 2,021 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
31.3%
Managers
15.1%
Clerical & Administrative
14.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.6%
Community & Personal Service
12.2%
Sales Workers
5.9%
Labourers
4.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.7%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
7.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
6.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
4.8%
$4,000+/wk
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.0%
$1-$149/wk
4.7%
$150-$299/wk
6.8%
$300-$399/wk
5.4%
$400-$499/wk
3.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.4%
Did not go to work
11.9%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Bus
3.9%
Walked only
1.1%
Bicycle
0.9%
Other
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.5%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%
Tram/Light Rail
0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
67.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
15.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.9%
Certificate III/IV
31.2%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.3%
Postgraduate Degree
11.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.8%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
24.5%
Engineering
16.6%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Health
11.8%
Education
9.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.1%
Architecture & Building
5.9%
Creative Arts
4.1%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
3.6%
Agriculture & Environment
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
27.7%
Secondary: Government
16.9%
Primary: Catholic
14.9%
Secondary: Catholic
13.4%
Vocational Education
11.0%
Pre-school
9.1%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.5%
Has need for assistance
6.7%
Need for assistance not stated
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
418
Arthritis
217
Diabetes
214
Heart disease
212
Asthma
189
Cancer
102
Lung condition
90
Kidney disease
61
Stroke
59
Dementia
21

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
15.2% 815
Did not provide
84.8% 4,530

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.3% 765
Not a volunteer
85.7% 4,587

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 7
Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 7
Previously served
2.2% 116
Never served
97.6% 5,260

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.9%
1 child
12.5%
2 children
34.7%
3 children
18.2%
4 children
4.0%
5+ children
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
61
1951: 1960
364
1961: 1970
315
1971: 1980
121
1981: 1990
106
1991: 2000
134
2001: 2010
288
2011: 2015
198
2016
56
2017
73
2018
81
2019
74
2020
31

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

10.9%
moved in the last year
33.3%
moved in the last 5 years
4.8%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
5,644
Moved from SA
492
Moved: same area (SA2)
123
Moved from VIC
26
Moved from overseas
15
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from QLD
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.0%
5: 14 hours
28.1%
15: 29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
10.1%
Did not do domestic work
25.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
93.1%
Step family: no other children
4.6%
Blended family: no other children
1.5%
Intact family: other children present
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Fulham Gardens Crime Statistics

118 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
81
Break & Enter
14
Assault
8
Property Damage
7
Fraud
4
Other Against Person
3
Robbery
1

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Suburbs near Fulham Gardens

The closest suburb to Fulham Gardens is Kidman Park, 1.3 km away.

Kidman Park
1.3 km away · income $798/wk · rent $358/wk
Fulham (SA)
1.3 km away · income $812/wk · rent $315/wk
Henley Beach
1.4 km away · income $971/wk · rent $345/wk
Lockleys
1.9 km away · income $878/wk · rent $350/wk
Henley Beach South
1.9 km away · income $1,040/wk · rent $340/wk
Seaton (SA)
2.5 km away · income $696/wk · rent $310/wk

Frequently Asked Questions About Fulham Gardens

What is the population of Fulham Gardens SA?

The population of Fulham Gardens SA is 6,573 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 2,720 people per km². Fulham Gardens is ranked #1,164 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fulham Gardens?

The median personal income in Fulham Gardens SA is $767 per week, or $39,884 per year. The median household income is $1,595 per week. Family income is $2,012 per week. Fulham Gardens is ranked #4,186 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fulham Gardens?

Median rent in Fulham Gardens SA is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Fulham Gardens ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fulham Gardens?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham Gardens SA is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fulham Gardens?

The median age in Fulham Gardens SA is 45 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fulham Gardens a good suburb to live in?

Fulham Gardens is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,573. The median income is $767/wk, which is above the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 40468. All dollar figures in AUD.