SA · Unley Council
Fullarton, SA, 5063
Current weather
11°CDense drizzle
85% humidity · 23.9 km/h wind · 12.4° / 10° today · 33.2 mm rain
Desirability index
#147 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Fullarton is a smaller suburban community in the Unley area, home to around 4,500 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 273 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 60.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $595 (flats $535, houses $850), median house prices near $1,951,500 (up 12% recently), 10 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 1 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,500
- Median age
- 44
- Median household income / week
- $1,686
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 138 of 1,914
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Employment rate
- 54.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 93 / 531 / 362
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $535
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $850
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $595
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $1,951,500
- Median price change
- +12.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 273
- Against the person
- 40
- Against property
- 233
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 60.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 71.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 66
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft57
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury16
- Theft From Motor Vehicle19
- Theft From Shop96
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,133
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · ICSEA 1133
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
10 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 6 Fullarton Rd - East side
- Stop 6 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 8 Fullarton Rd - West side
- Stop 8 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 9 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Telecommunications Network ExtensionsFullarton Road, Restormal Av25 Jun 2026 – 24 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
344 planning-related records
2026· 37 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition of rear verandah and partial demolition of existing dwelling, construction of single storey dwelling addition, building alterations and carport30 FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier9 TORRENS AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Internal fitout310 -310A GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Free Standing Carport10 BEACONSFIELD ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Tenancy Fitout (SSAA General Insurance Brokers)UNIT 10 204 -208 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Update to Essential Safety Provision Schedules280 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwelling, single storey dwelling addition and a swimming pool.1A WOODFIELD AV FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- partial demolition of existing dwelling, alterations to existing dwellings, single storey dwelling addition, extension to carport and swimming pol64 FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
May 2026
- Variation to DA 090/232/2021 and DA 2401418227 CREMORNE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Repainting of a Local Heritage Place1 WHITE AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Partial demolition of the existing dwelling and the construction of single storey dwelling addition, swimming pool and associated safety fencing and a verandah17 CREMORNE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Replacement of existing signage and addition of internal illuminationUNIT 1-2 266 -268 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (garage)380 FULLARTON RD FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Change of use from mechanics workshop to warehouse and the alteration of the existing building including and increase in wall heights and new roof.3 ARAGON ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Illuminated and non-illuminated advertising signage272 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
April 2026
- Pylon sign to a maximum height of 6 metres236 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of a significant Corymbia Maculata (Spotted gum).1 SEAVIEW ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Third-party LED AdvertisementUNIT 1-2 266 -268 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of significant Grevillea robusta (Silky Oak) tree3 STAUNTON AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application 25027570. Partial demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey dwelling addition and building alterations2 FRANCIS AV FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, internal alterations and single storey dwelling addition128 FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
March 2026
- Removal of a regulated tree (Chinese Elm)81 FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Building alterations to the existing dwelling and change of use from outbuilding to ancillary accommodation and alteration of the roof profile83 WATTLE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of a Regulated tree Photinia serrulata (Taiwanese Photina)27 CREMORNE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Freestanding verandah with louvre roof11 SEAVIEW ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Partial change of use to incorporate a shop (shisha cafe), with associated building alterations and verandahUNIT 1-2 266 -268 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Verandah and swimming pool fencing4 AUDLEY CT FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Alterations and single storey dwelling addition, verandah and associated outbuildings2 WELLINGTON TCE FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of a regulated tree (Loquat - Eriobotrya japonica)9 TORRENS AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Demolition of carport and partial demolition of existing dwelling, and construction of single storey dwelling addition, verandah (terrace) and carport with roller door4 WYCLIFF ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
February 2026
- Concrete swimming pool (8000 x 4000mm)128 FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Demolition of ancillary structures, alterations to existing outbuilding and construction of a swimming pool and associated safety barriers28 WOODFIELD AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling, including partial demolition and construction of a front fence (retrospective)10 OSMOND TCE FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Construction of a single storey detached dwelling and swimming pool and associated safety barriers95A FISHER ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
January 2026
- VerandahUNIT 9 2 CROSS ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to the existing dwelling (ensuite)70 WATTLE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Demolition of existing outbuilding, construction of ancillary accommodation, decking, fencing and alterations to swimming pool barrier.120 WATTLE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
2025· 57 proposals
December 2025
- Change of use from office to consulting rooms and a cafeUNIT 1-2 266 -268 GLEN OSMOND RD FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Construction of verandah and deck at the rear of the existing dwelling and building alterations to the laundry3 FERN AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
November 2025
- Fence10 MEDWAY ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
2024· 64 proposals
64 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 65 proposals
65 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
36 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Sip'n SaveAlcohol
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 5 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 5 Glen Osmond Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 6 Glen Osmond Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 7 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 8 Fullarton Road - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
42 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 55.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #147 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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