Fullarton
SA 5063 · Unley
4,500 (2021) → 4,708 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Fullarton is a stable suburb in Unley, SA 5063, about 4km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $1.80M is more expensive than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 75/100, and is about 11km inland. Fullarton has an overall score of 81/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 80/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5063 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.91%), India (3.73%), China (3.44%), Malaysia (1.24%), Sri Lanka (1.18%)
Top languages: Mandarin (4.8%), Greek (1.73%), Hindi (1.71%), Italian (1.49%), Sinhal (1.09%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Outstanding school access
Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1084 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sunrise Christian School FullartonPrimary · IndependentICSEA 1133
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glenunga International High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1153
- St Raphael's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 1048
- Concordia CollegeCombined · Independent · 1kmICSEA 1140
- Highgate SchoolPrimary · Government · 1kmICSEA 1150
- Glen Osmond Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1143
- Parkside Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 1126
- Urrbrae Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.4kmICSEA 1074
- Unley Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 1154
- Saint Spyridon CollegePrimary · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1081
- Walford Anglican School for GirlsCombined · Independent · 1.7kmICSEA 1162
- Seymour CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.8kmICSEA 1150
- Linden Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 1160
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Fullarton
Is Fullarton safe?
Fullarton has a residential safety score of 80/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,067 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Fullarton?
In Fullarton, the median house price is $1.80M. Median weekly house rent is $850.
How far is Fullarton from Adelaide CBD?
Fullarton is about 3.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 23 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Fullarton?
Fullarton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1133 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Fullarton?
Fullarton has a transport score of 75/100 and 10 bus stops.