Fulham Gardens
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Fulham Gardens, SA 5024.
About Fulham Gardens
Welcome to Fulham Gardens
Fulham Gardens sits in Adelaide's western suburbs, around eight kilometres from the CBD and just a short drive from the Grange and Henley Beach foreshores. It's a quiet, established residential pocket bordered by Kidman Park, Findon, Seaton, Lockleys and Flinders Park, offering the kind of leafy, settled streetscape that has long appealed to families and professionals wanting space without giving up proximity to the city and the coast.
With a population of around 6,573 and a median age of 45, Fulham Gardens has the feel of a mature, well-established community rather than a suburb in transition. It suits buyers looking for a long-term family home, downsizers wanting single-level living close to the beach, and anyone who values a settled, low-turnover neighbourhood over the churn of newer estates.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Fulham Gardens is largely about convenience and ease rather than a buzzing main strip. Residents make regular use of the cafes, takeaway options and casual dining scattered along nearby Findon Road and Tapleys Hill Road, while the short trip to Henley Beach or Grange delivers a proper beachside dining scene, complete with waterfront restaurants, bakeries and the kind of seaside pubs that fill up on weekends. The suburb's own tempo is quieter, family-oriented and geared around backyard living, local sport and easy access to the coast.
Shopping
For everyday needs, Fulham Gardens residents lean on nearby retail hubs rather than a large centre within the suburb itself. Findon and Seaton both offer supermarkets and specialty shops within a few minutes' drive, while the Hilton and West Lakes shopping precincts are also within easy reach for bigger shopping trips. Henley Beach's retail strip adds a boutique, holiday-style shopping option not far away.
Getting around
Fulham Gardens is well served by bus routes running along Tapleys Hill Road and Findon Road, connecting residents to the Adelaide CBD and to neighbouring suburbs like Lockleys and Kidman Park. There's no train line running directly through the suburb, so most residents rely on buses or private vehicles, and the flat, grid-like street layout makes for straightforward driving whether the destination is the city, the beach or Adelaide Airport, which is only a short trip away.
Schools & families
Families are drawn to Fulham Gardens for its position within reach of a good spread of public and private schooling options in Adelaide's west, including options in neighbouring Findon and Seaton, along with the proximity to well-regarded secondary schools further along the coast. The suburb's parks, wide residential blocks and quiet side streets also make it a popular choice for young families and those with older children who want room to move.
Parks & recreation
Green space is one of the suburb's quiet strengths, with local reserves and sporting ovals dotted throughout Fulham Gardens providing space for walking, football and cricket. The real drawcard, though, is the coast: Grange and Henley Beach are close enough for a regular after-work swim or weekend walk along the jetty, giving residents a beach lifestyle without beachfront prices.
The property market
Fulham Gardens has firmly established itself as a premium western-suburbs address, with a median house price of $1.50 million after growth of 14.1% over the past year. Median rent sits at $850 per week, reflecting strong demand from tenants wanting a family-friendly, coastal-adjacent location. Current listings are overwhelmingly houses, making up 86% of stock, with land parcels accounting for 10% and apartments or units just 4%, underlining the suburb's identity as a house-and-land market rather than a medium-density one. Buyers are typically after established homes on generous blocks, with the strong price growth pointing to sustained demand from families and downsizers unwilling to compromise on location.
Market snapshot
Fulham Gardens property market
Median sale price
$1.50m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$850
per week
Gross rental yield
2.9%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$969k
Median
$1.50m
Premium
$6.57m
Days on market
79
Auction clearance
44%
Sold this year
47
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +9.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Fulham Gardens by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Fulham Gardens, SA 5024.
Population
6,573
residents (2021)
Median age
45
years
Household income
$1,595
median, per week
Median rent
$370
per week
Median mortgage
$1,950
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Fulham Gardens
$1.92m
4 Sharpes Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.47m
15 Stanford Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$595k
8/395 Tapleys Hill Road
Sold ~July 2026
$2.23m
28 White Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$1.84m
5A Dorset Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.36m
4A Shelley Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$650k
2/506 Grange Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.15m
9 Debney Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Fulham Gardens suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Fulham Gardens?
The median house price in Fulham Gardens, SA is $1.50m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.1%.
How much is rent in Fulham Gardens?
The median weekly rent in Fulham Gardens is around $850 per week.
Is Fulham Gardens a good place to live?
Fulham Gardens is a western suburb of Adelaide, South Australia in the City of Charles Sturt. Fulham Gardens is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 6,573.
What is the population of Fulham Gardens?
Fulham Gardens has a population of 6,573 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 45.
How long do homes take to sell in Fulham Gardens?
Properties in Fulham Gardens take around 79 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 44%.
How much do you need to buy in Fulham Gardens?
Entry-level properties in Fulham Gardens start around $969k, while premium homes reach $6.57m.
What suburbs are near Fulham Gardens?
Suburbs near Fulham Gardens include Kidman Park, Findon, Seaton, Lockleys and Flinders Park.
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