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Fullarton

SA 5063 · Unley

4,500 (2021)4,708 est. (2025) · Stable

81
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

4,500
Population
$1.80M
Median house (2026)
80
Safety score
75
Transport score

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.

3.7 km
To Adelaide CBD
10.7 km
To coast
$850/wk
Median rent (house)
2.7 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

4,500
Population
44
Median age
2.3
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,686
vs NSW median-8.9%
Median taxable income (individual)$63,114/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +6%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 5063 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher62.9%
Born in Australia67.8%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse875 / 362 / 531

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

$1.80M
Median house (2026)
Data not available
Median unit (2026)

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$850 / $535 wk
Rental yield (house)2.5%
Days on market (house)Data not available

Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

80
Residential

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

7
Break & enter dwelling156/100k
Steal from dwellingNot reported
7
Motor vehicle theft156/100k
Domestic assaultNot reported
RobberyNot reported
32
Non-domestic assault711/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 273 (all categories, latest year)6,067 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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

96

Outstanding school access

Top 20% nationally — strong, high-ICSEA schools nearby with genuine choice. An excellent suburb for families prioritising education.

178
Within 10km1 in suburb
0
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
1
Indep. (suburb)

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

75
10Bus
CBD commute (est.)23 min (bus)
Nearest train stationStop 1 Greenhill Rd (2.7 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate2.2% · vs SA avg 4.1% ↓

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
19.0%
Professional, Scientific & Technical
13.7%
Education & Training
10.5%
Retail Trade
7.8%
Public Administration & Safety
6.9%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

29.0°C
Summer max
15.5°C
Winter max
550mm
Rainfall/yr
7h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

131 in suburbSupermarkets
351 in suburbCafes/Rest.
313 in suburbParks
23Playgrounds
41826 in suburbPools
91 in suburbGyms
1Dog parks
191 in suburbGPs
160 in suburbPharmacies
70 in suburbChildcare
60 in suburbLibraries
67015 in suburbSports fields
42 in suburbVets
Air qualityExcellent air quality (83/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalSt Andrew’s Hospital (2.4 km)
Nearest vet620 m
Nearest airportAdelaide (8.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

97

Fitness paradise

Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.

9
Gyms
4
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
670
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

65

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

31
Parks
2
Nature reserves
11
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

90

Cultural hotspot

Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.

1
Theatres
1
Cinemas
3
Museums
32
Galleries
6
Libraries
0
Arts centres
3
Landmarks

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

65

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

5
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.11
Per 1,000 residents

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

34

Limited options

Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.

2
Long Day Care
1
Preschool / Kinder
1
OSHC
Total services3
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 3 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.67

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

2
Services
2
Aged care homes
224
Residential places
Average Star Rating3 of 5 (2 rated homes)

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

18
Christian0 in suburb
1
Muslim0 in suburb
1
Jewish0 in suburb
1
Sikh0 in suburb
Total within 3km25
In this suburb0

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

Stable
Annual growth rate1.14%
Projected population 20414,855
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: 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.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.