Fullarton
Its median age is 44, 4 years above the national figure, while 56.9% of residents hold a university qualification, 26.8 percentage points above national. That education profile helps explain the concentration of professional, health and public-sector households, while 2.3 people per household keeps the suburb smaller-scale than larger family areas. Compared with nearby Parkside and Myrtle Bank, buyers should assess price, dwelling type and street character together because the local mix includes houses, apartments and semi-detached homes.
Population
4,500
Median Age
44.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,686/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
44
Median House
$2.0M
First quarter 2026
Fullarton suits buyers who prioritise an established inner-south setting and can manage a premium entry price. Housing choice is broader than a standard detached-house market, with 49.5% separate houses, 30.0% semi-detached dwellings and 20.5% apartments. Two-bedroom homes account for 38.1%, while 35.0% have 3 bedrooms and 19.5% have 4 or more. A $2,000 monthly mortgage and mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.4% make borrowing capacity important, even though the family weekly income is $2,457. Compared with lower-priced suburbs farther from the inner south, Fullarton rewards buyers who value location and dwelling variety over maximum floor area.
For Buyers
Fullarton suits buyers who prioritise an established inner-south setting and can manage a premium entry price. Housing choice is broader than a standard detached-house market, with 49.5% separate houses, 30.0% semi-detached dwellings and 20.5% apartments. Two-bedroom homes account for 38.1%, while 35.0% have 3 bedrooms and 19.5% have 4 or more. A $2,000 monthly mortgage and mortgage-to-income ratio of 27.4% make borrowing capacity important, even though the family weekly income is $2,457. Compared with lower-priced suburbs farther from the inner south, Fullarton rewards buyers who value location and dwelling variety over maximum floor area.
For Investors
Fullarton presents a premium investment proposition with a meaningful but not dominant rental sector. Weekly rent is $345, vacancy is 7.2% and 31.1% of households rent, close to the 32.0% owning outright. That balance suggests tenant demand is relevant, while the 20.5% rent-to-income share indicates rents are not consuming an extreme proportion of reported household income. Development activity reached 44 applications in 12 months, although examples include a shop conversion, carport and tree works rather than a clear wave of new dwellings. Investors should compare dwelling quality, maintenance and achievable rent rather than rely on suburb-wide averages alone.
Development Activity
Total DAs
286
Last 12 Months
44
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+15.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Fullarton has an older and more highly educated profile than national benchmarks. The median age is 44, 4 years above national, and 56.9% of residents have a university qualification, 26.8 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents make up 30.5%, or 8.9 points above the national comparison, with English ancestry recorded for 1,637 people, Scottish for 488, Irish for 406 and Chinese for 345. Christianity accounts for 1,956 residents and no religion for 1,928, showing two similarly sized major groups. Household size averages 2.3 people, 0.2 below national, partly because 40.0% of couples have no children. Compared with nearby Parkside and Myrtle Bank, these age, education and household patterns are useful factors when assessing who is likely to value the local housing mix.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
49.5%
Houses
30.0%
Townhouse
20.5%
Apartment
Tenure
Fullarton's housing market combines strong recent price growth with a mixed dwelling profile. Separate houses represent 49.5% of homes, compared with 30.0% semi-detached dwellings and 20.5% apartments. The bedroom mix is concentrated in smaller formats: 38.1% have 2 bedrooms, higher than the 7.4% with 0 or 1 bedroom, while 35.0% have 3 bedrooms and 19.5% have 4 or more. Tenure is split between 32.0% owned outright, 27.9% with a mortgage and 31.1% renting. Mortgage costs equal 27.4% of income versus 20.5% for rent, so ownership carries the higher reported burden. Compared with nearby established suburbs, the semi-detached and apartment share gives buyers more choice than a purely detached market.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$345
Census 2021
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$846
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
7.2%
Unoccupied
138
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.5%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
44.9%
Couples with children
40.0%
Couples, no children
13.9%
Single parent
1,097
Total families
Economy & Employment
Fullarton's employment base is led by healthcare, which accounts for 22.9% and 369 workers, above Professional and Technical services at 13.8% and 223 workers. Education contributes 12.5% and 202 workers, followed by Public Administration at 7.9% and 128, and Retail at 6.4% and 104. The occupational mix is similarly professional, with 768 professionals and 308 managers, well above the 167 people recorded in sales. The labour force contains 2,168 people, with a 57.5% participation rate and 5.4% unemployment. Among employed residents, 1,168 work full-time versus 794 part-time, supporting demand from both established professionals and service workers. Household income is $1,686 weekly and sits at the 58.5th percentile, so earning capacity is above the midpoint even though premium housing costs remain significant. This sector mix helps sustain local spending and supports the suburb's premium positioning.
Unemployment
5.4%
Labour Force
2,168
Unemployed
118
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
57.0%
Part-time
38.7%
Participation
57.5%
Employed
2,050
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
56.9%
Postgraduate
18.3%
Born Overseas
30.5%
Dwellings
1,768
Transport to Work
Fullarton offers a compact urban setting, covering 1.35 sq km at a density of 3,321.3 people per sq km. The transport profile is more car-oriented than active or public transport use: 64.3% travel as car drivers, compared with 7.3% using public transport and 7.2% walking or cycling. A further 16.2% work from home, so internet quality, home workspace and parking can matter more than in a strongly transit-led area. Recorded crime totals 273 incidents, equivalent to 60.7 per 1,000 residents, and should be compared with the exact street because suburb-wide rates can conceal local variation. Volunteering is 21.9%, while 8.9% of residents need assistance. Families should check enrolment zones and travel times against the exact address, as catchments can cross suburb boundaries. Compared with a lower-density outer suburb, Fullarton's compactness supports shorter local trips but can also increase pressure on parking and roads.
Drive
64.3%
Public Transport
7.3%
Walk / Cycle
7.2%
Work from Home
16.2%
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
273
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
60.7
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Fullarton compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are in Fullarton?
School choice should be checked against the exact Fullarton address because enrolment zones and nearby campuses can cross suburb boundaries. The suburb covers 1.35 sq km, and 7.3% of residents commute by public transport, so families should compare route times, sector, year-level availability and out-of-area application requirements before buying.
Is Fullarton safe?
Fullarton records 273 offences, equivalent to 60.7 incidents per 1,000 residents. That suburb-wide rate is a useful starting point, but safety can vary by street and time. Compare the exact address with nearby streets and assess lighting, traffic, passive surveillance and access to services rather than relying on one figure alone.
How is Fullarton's population changing?
Fullarton has 4,500 residents and appears relatively established, with 76.0% staying at the same address and 24.0% turnover. That retention is higher than the rate of residents moving, suggesting stable demand rather than rapid churn. Development activity reached 44 applications in 12 months, which may gradually change housing and local amenity.
What development is happening in Fullarton?
There were 44 development applications in the previous 12 months. Examples include a proposed shop use, a free-standing carport and regulated-tree works. The activity is broader than new housing construction, so buyers should compare each application with likely effects on parking, traffic, trees, commercial activity and the character of nearby streets.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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