Average rent in Fulham, SA2026

Fulham is part of the West Torrens council area and sits 8km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 2,920 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $315/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 22% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$315/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
2,920

ABS 2021

Median age
44
Distance to Adelaide
8 km
Households renting
22%
Separate houses
79%
Flats / apartments
13%
Born overseas
22%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
West Torrens

Renting in Fulham

Fulham commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $315/week — about 11% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (72% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (79%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 2,920, the median age is 44, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. Fulham is 8km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Fulham?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Fulham, SA was $315. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Fulham rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Fulham came in at $315 — 11% above. Fulham sits 8km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 79% separate houses and 13% flats).
Which suburbs near Fulham have lower rent?+
Nearby suburbs with lower median rents than Fulham's $315/week (ABS 2021) include Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park, Edwardstown, Mitchell Park. Aldinga, Greenwith, Nailsworth - Broadview sit above. Bear in mind that lower nominal rent doesn't always reflect better value once you factor in commute time, transit access, and housing condition — the rent submission form below lets you contribute to the live picture for your area.

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