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Fullarton

SA 5063 • Greater Adelaide

4,500
Population (2021)
$43,992
Median Income
1.35 km²
Area
77m
Elevation
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About Fullarton

Fullarton is an established inner suburb just 3 kilometres south of Adelaide CBD, within the prestigious City of Unley. Home to around 4,500 residents, it was first developed in 1849 and named after Jane Fullarton, wife of pioneer James Frew. The suburb features leafy, tree-lined streets and a mix of historic character homes alongside modern developments.

The suburb offers excellent amenities including Fullarton Park with its popular monthly markets, the Fullarton Community Centre, and multiple playgrounds. Glen Osmond Road provides major transport links, with frequent bus services to the CBD. Residents enjoy proximity to Unley Road's cafes and boutiques, quality schools including Glenunga International High School, and easy access to the Adelaide Hills. The area attracts professionals, families, and downsizers seeking inner-city convenience with a village atmosphere.

Fullarton falls under postcode 5063 and is governed by Unley Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Unley electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5063
Urban Area
Unley
LGA
Unley
Federal Electorate
Sturt
State Electorate
Unley
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.95°, 138.63°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.35 km²
Elevation
77m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Multiple routes on Glen Osmond Rd — Adelaide CBD, Burnside 10-15 mins to city
  • Fullarton Road buses — City, Mitcham 12-18 mins to city

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
3 km
By Train
No direct train - bus recommended
By Bus
10-15 mins via Glen Osmond Rd
By Car (Peak)
10-15 mins
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-10 mins

🛣️ Excellent bus services along Glen Osmond Road. Buses can be crowded at peak times.

Walkability Very Walkable

Excellent footpaths, walking distance to Unley shops, parks and schools nearby.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Woolworths
    Arkaba Shopping Centre, 180 Glen Osmond Road Fullarton 5063 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$345
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
44 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,241
Census 2021
4,500
▲ 6.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,516
Income 2021
$43,992
▲ 23.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,052
Born Overseas 1,337

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 176
  • 2. India 168
  • 3. China 155
  • 4. Malaysia 56
  • 5. Sri Lanka 53
  • 6. Italy 42
  • 7. Greece 40
  • 8. South Korea 38
  • 9. Pakistan 36
  • 10. New Zealand 35
  • 11. Scotland 34
  • 12. Bangladesh 33
  • 13. Philippines 31
  • 14. South Africa 30
  • 15. Germany 24

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,637
Australian 1,212
Scottish 488
Irish 406
Chinese 345
German 334
Italian 230
Indian 177
Greek 157
Dutch 51

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,145
Both parents born in Australia
1,643
Both parents born overseas
524
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
43.7%
Christianity
43.5%
Hinduism
3.2%
Buddhism
2.4%
Islam
2.2%
Sikhism
0.3%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
180 (4.0%)
5-14 years
553 (12.3%)
15-19 years
230 (5.1%)
20-24 years
261 (5.8%)
25-34 years
451 (10.0%)
35-44 years
617 (13.7%)
45-54 years
534 (11.9%)
55-64 years
448 (10.0%)
65-74 years
507 (11.3%)
75-84 years
400 (8.9%)
85+ years
326 (7.2%)

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