Median house price
$1.95M
+13% change
SA · Unley Council
Fullarton, 5063
Est. population · Jun 2025
4,797
Growth (1 yr)
+0.7%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.4%
Median age
44
Median income
$1,686/wk
Employment rate
54.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$1,951,500
Languages at home
23.7%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Hindi, Greek
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
Suburb profile
In Unley Council, Fullarton is a settled mid-sized suburb with a familiar suburban feel and good links to the wider city. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with a strong presence of young families throughout. The suburb has a clear multicultural mix alongside longer-term local households.
Local schools rate highly against similar suburbs. Sport and recreation are easy to access, with local venues supporting active weekends and after-work routines. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, and buses help with longer trips.
Housing is expensive relative to much of the state. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
Against similar metro suburbs, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because parks and green space lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment, plus growth momentum.
At a glance
Fullarton snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$595/wk
Houses $850 · Units $535
Population (ERP)
4,797
+0.7% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#23
among Metro Adelaide · Emerging
Safety
70th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
60th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
9/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
94th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 54.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 17% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1658th in Australia
- State rank
- 119th in SA
- Peer rank
- #23 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #91 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
4,797(June 2025)
+0.7% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 60th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.7%
- 5-year growth
- +3.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +32
- Change in 5 years
- +158
- Growth rank in SA
- 60th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~4,950), extrapolated at +0.6% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 875 / 531 / 362
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 273
- Against the person
- 40
- Against property
- 233
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 66
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -10.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental20
- Other Theft57
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury16
- Theft From Motor Vehicle19
- Theft From Shop96
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Median school ICSEA (14 schools)
- 1,141.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 94th
School list
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1133 · 92th percentile · LBOTE 24% · 175 students · Top SEA quarter 50% · 0.4 km awayView on My School →
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1140 · 93th percentile · LBOTE 17% · 1,312 students · Top SEA quarter 56% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1153 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 67% · 2,340 students · Top SEA quarter 60% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1150 · 95th percentile · LBOTE 51% · 616 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1048 · 67th percentile · LBOTE 20% · 96 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Glen Osmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1143 · 94th percentile · LBOTE 44% · 363 students · Top SEA quarter 58% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1126 · 90th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 331 students · Top SEA quarter 49% · 1.2 km awayView on My School →
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 1074 · 77th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 1,102 students · Top SEA quarter 29% · 1.4 km awayView on My School →
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · ICSEA 1081 · 79th percentile · LBOTE 57% · 39 students · Top SEA quarter 30% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1154 · 96th percentile · LBOTE 25% · 470 students · Top SEA quarter 63% · 1.6 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual 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 7 Fullarton Rd - East side
- Stop 8 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
- Stop 9 Glen Osmond Rd - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
146 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 25 swimming pools · 1 petrol stations · 1 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 10 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 27 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 59/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0.44
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.67
Food & drink(2)
- Arkaba HotelPub
150 Glen Osmond Road
- Noi Vietnamese EateryRestaurant
306 Glen Osmond Road
Shopping(2)
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(1)
- Sunrise Christian Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- AmcalPharmacy
- Glen Osmond Veterinary ClinicVeterinary
Glen Osmond Road
- myVetVeterinary
210 Glen Osmond Road
Sport & outdoors(30)
- Concordia College Gynmasium FortiterGym
- Fern Avenue ReservePark
- Fullarton Park CentrePark
- Katherine Street ParkPark
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (25)
Transport(11)
11 bus stops
Other(27)
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Sip'n SaveAlcohol
- Bench (2)
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- PorscheCar
- Gilbert Motor BodiesCar Parts
- Drinking water (3)
- Garden
- Motel
198 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
- The Osmond Motel & ApartmentsMotel
232 Glen Osmond Road
- The Sands MotelMotel
198 Glen Osmond Road
- Adelaide Motors PTY Ltd.Motorcycle
190 Glen Osmond Road
- Disability SA Aged CareNursing Home
103 Fisher Street
- Arkaba Hotel carparkParking
- Parking (59)
- OTR FullartonPetrol station
290 Fullarton Road
- Post Box (2)
- Fullarton Post OfficePost office
- Public Bookcase
- Arkaba village Public ToiletsPublic toilets
- Shelter (6)
- ECH Maxwell CourtSocial Facility
200 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
- ECH Rundle CourtSocial Facility
- Fullarton Lutheran HomesSocial Facility
14 Frew Street, Fullarton
- Telephone
- Vending machine
- Waste Basket (4)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Glenside Health Services (1.0 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Psychiatric Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 101
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 21.1
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 42 proposals
July 2026
- Remove Significant tree - Agonis flexuosa (Willow Myrtle)1A FERN AV FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Dwelling additions and alterations and carport including demolition and partial demolition12 TORRENS AV FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Freestanding carport101 WATTLE ST FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of regulated Golden Elm tree in front yard8 STAUNTON AV FULLARTON SA 5063Under Assessment
- Removal of one significant tree - Corymbia citriodora (Lemon Scented Gum) and one regulated tree - Eucalyptus camaldulensis (River Red Gum)1 SEAVIEW ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- Construction of 1.6m high front fence in a vertical slat design and widening of existing crossover26 RESTORMAL AV FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
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
- Free Standing Carport10 BEACONSFIELD ST FULLARTON SA 5063Decision Made
- 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 dwelling, single storey dwelling addition and carport extension64 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 5063Decision Made
- 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
2025· 2 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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Asphalt WorksGlen Osmond Road, North St10 Aug 2026 – 24 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
36 heritage places
- Bridge BalustradesFullarton Road (near Fisher Street) FULLARTONLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesCremorne Street (cnr Windsor Street) FULLARTONLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesCross Street (cnr Windsor Street) FULLARTONLocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesWallis Street (cnr Windsor Street) PARKSIDELocal heritage
- Bridge BalustradesWattle Street (cnr Windsor Street) FULLARTONLocal heritage
- Church (former St Joseph's Refuge)82 Wattle Street FULLARTONLocal heritage
- Contributory Item6 - 12 Staunton Avenue FULLARTONContributory item
- Contributory Item97 - 99 Fisher Street FULLARTONContributory item
- Contributory Item2/1 - 11 Staunton Avenue FULLARTONContributory item
- Contributory Item89 - 93 Fisher Street FULLARTONContributory item
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Sturt
- Member of Parliament
- Claire CLUTTERHAM (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 130,300
- Turnout (2025)
- 93.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +7.1 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 43.4%Labor 56.6%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.1 km away).
Coalition 42.4%Labor 57.6%
1.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +10.3 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Myrtle BankLabor 58.2% · Coalition 41.8% TPP (2025)0.6 km away
- GlenungaLabor 60.2% · Coalition 39.8% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- Linden ParkLabor 58.9% · Coalition 41.1% TPP (2025)1.8 km away
- DulwichLabor 52.1% · Coalition 47.9% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
- Glen OsmondLabor 53.7% · Coalition 46.3% TPP (2025)2.1 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 9/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 7/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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