Fulham, SA 5024 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Fulham is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5024, home to 2,920 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the West Torrens local government area and roughly 9 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$315 /wk
Population2,920
Median age44
Area1.3 km²
To CBD9 km
LGAWest Torrens

Demographics

Population
2,920
Median age
44 years
Median household income
$1,753 /week
Median personal income
$812 /week
Median family income
$2,438 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
West Torrens
Statistical region (SA4)
Adelaide - West
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Hindmarsh
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$315 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
18%

Schools

  • West Beach Primary School Primary · Government
  • Henley Beach Primary School Primary · Government
  • Henley High School Secondary · Government
  • St Leonards Primary School Primary · Government
  • Fulham North Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 16 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 49 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Stop 16 Military Rd - West side bus · 20 m
  • Stop 16 Military Rd - North East side bus · 26 m
  • Stop 16A Military Rd - East side bus · 181 m
  • Stop 16A Military Rd - West side bus · 212 m
  • Stop 15A Military Rd - East side bus · 319 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 5 cafés
  • 5 restaurants
  • 25 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket
  • 12 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 437 mm
  • Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 1.3 km away

NBN & connectivity

Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial serves 97.9% of the 1,496 resolvable premises in Fulham. Most premises here use the existing pay-TV coaxial cable, upgraded for NBN. Plans up to NBN 1000 are typically available.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 2.1%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 97.9%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 674 across postcode 5024 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 9% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 344 theft, 108 violent offences, 97 property damage.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Fulham?

Fulham (SA 5024) had 2,920 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the West Torrens local government area.

What is the median rent in Fulham?

The median advertised rent in Fulham is $315/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Fulham?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Fulham covering government sectors. Nearest include: West Beach Primary School (1.2 km), Henley Beach Primary School (2.2 km), Henley High School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Fulham?

Fulham is predominantly served by Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (97.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Fulham?

Across postcode 5024, 674 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (344), violent (108), property damage (97). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Fulham?

In Fulham, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (1.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Fulham?

49 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Fulham centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 16 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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