Fulham Gardens

SA 5024 • Greater Adelaide

6,573
Population (2021)
$39,884
Median Income
2.42 km²
Area
$370/wk
Median Rent
EstablishedSuburbanFamily-FriendlyMid-RangeCoastal-Adjacent

About Fulham Gardens

Fulham Gardens is a well-established suburb in Adelaide's inner west, situated within the City of Charles Sturt local government area approximately 9 kilometres west of the Adelaide CBD. With a population of 6,573 and a median age of 45, it is a mature residential community characterised by detached homes on generous blocks. Median household incomes of around $1,595 per week reflect a comfortable, predominantly owner-occupier demographic with strong English, Australian, and Italian heritage.

The suburb is positioned close to West Beach and the Gulf of St Vincent, with the beach just a short drive away and the River Torrens Linear Park offering walking and cycling paths nearby. Residents enjoy convenient access to the shopping and dining precincts of Glenelg and Henley Beach, as well as Adelaide Airport for travel. Quiet, tree-lined streets and a close-knit community atmosphere make Fulham Gardens an enduring choice for families and retirees seeking a relaxed coastal-adjacent lifestyle.

Fulham Gardens falls under postcode 5024 and is governed by Charles Sturt Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Colton electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5024
Urban Area
Charles Sturt - Inner West
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.92°, 138.51°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.42 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    445-457 Tapleys Hill Rd Fulham Gardens 5024 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$370
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,950
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
45 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.3%

18 state housing + 16 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,179
Census 2021
6,573
6.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,772
Income 2021
$39,884
25.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,431
Born Overseas 1,944

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Italy 352
  • 2. Greece 214
  • 3. India 214
  • 4. England 210
  • 5. China 64
  • 6. South Africa 61
  • 7. Germany 49
  • 8. Philippines 49
  • 9. Croatia 38
  • 10. Vietnam 38

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,643
Australian 1,485
Italian 1,366
Greek 745
Scottish 390
Irish 360
German 312
Chinese 197
Indian 185
Macedonian 109

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,643
Both parents born in Australia
3,043
Both parents born overseas
720
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
60.4%
No Religion
29.6%
Sikhism
1.5%
Buddhism
1.4%
Hinduism
1.4%
Islam
1.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
283 (4.3%)
5-14 years
763 (11.6%)
15-19 years
359 (5.5%)
20-24 years
364 (5.5%)
25-34 years
693 (10.5%)
35-44 years
787 (12.0%)
45-54 years
924 (14.1%)
55-64 years
837 (12.7%)
65-74 years
725 (11.0%)
75-84 years
618 (9.4%)
85+ years
221 (3.4%)

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