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Fulham VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Fulham, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Fulham VIC is 994 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Fulham is $914 per week ($47,528 per year). Median rent in Fulham is $133 per week ($576 per month). Fulham has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Fulham has a population density of 18.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Fulham is China. The most common religion is Not stated (84% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham is $1,650.

There were 62 recorded offences in Fulham in 2025-25, a rate of 62 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (46 offences).

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Fulham Population

residents (Census 2021)

Fulham Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$914/wk

$47,528 per year

#1974 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$133/wk

$576 per month

#8434 of 14,663

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Median Age

35years

3 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$1,650/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Fulham Demographics

Gender Split

Male 91.0% (901) Female 9.0% (89)

Population Density

18.2

people per km²

994 people · 54.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,388

Family income/wk

Fulham Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Fulham Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

38.3% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

61.7% 29 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Fulham Country of Birth

Australia

92.1%

China

2.4%

Hong Kong

2.1%

India

1.8%

Egypt

0.6%

France

0.6%

Iran

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Fulham Religion

Not stated

84.2%

No Religion

9.5%

Anglican

2.8%

Catholic

2.5%

Christian (other)

0.7%

Uniting Church

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Fulham Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

84.9%

Year 12 or equivalent

10.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

3.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Fulham Employment

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Employed full-time

6.8% 63 people

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Employed part-time

3.1% 29 people

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Not in labour force

90.0% 830 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Fulham Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

51.2%

Bachelor Degree

31.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.0%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Fulham Occupation

Managers

27.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.5%

Professionals

18.2%

Community & Personal Service

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.5%

Labourers

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Fulham Field of Study

Engineering

29.5%

Society & Culture

15.9%

Health

15.9%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Education

11.4%

Agriculture & Environment

6.8%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Fulham Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Fulham Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk

10.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

23.4%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

25.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

12.8%

$4,000+/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Fulham Marital Status

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Married

33.4% 319

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Separated

4.1% 39

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Divorced

2.5% 24

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Widowed

0.5% 5

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Never married

59.5% 568

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Fulham Ancestry

English

34.4%

Australian

34.0%

Scottish

13.0%

Irish

5.6%

Dutch

3.3%

German

1.9%

Maltese

1.9%

Maori

1.9%

Italian

1.4%

Polish

1.4%

Other

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Fulham School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

31.8%

Secondary — Catholic

27.3%

Pre-school

13.6%

Primary — Government

13.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Fulham Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

1.3% 4

✅

No need for assistance

98.7% 312

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Fulham Volunteering

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Volunteer

11.7% 15

—

Not a volunteer

88.3% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Fulham Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$600-$799/mo

25.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

41.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Fulham How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.2%

Did not go to work

13.9%

Car (passenger)

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Fulham Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.9%

2 vehicles

44.4%

3 vehicles

23.8%

4+ vehicles

15.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Fulham Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

8.8%

3 bedrooms

43.9%

4 bedrooms

40.4%

6+ bedrooms

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Fulham Population Mobility

14.1%

moved in the last year

28.0%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

10.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Fulham Indigenous Population

5.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

111

Indigenous residents

1,765

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Fulham Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Fulham Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.3%

$1-$149/wk

8.8%

$150-$299/wk

2.6%

$500-$649/wk

7.0%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

14.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

19.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

3.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.5%

$3,500+/wk

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Fulham Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

53.2%

Couple — no children

27.3%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — children under 15

2.9%

One parent — no children under 15

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Fulham Military Service

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Previously served

3.2% 4

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Never served

96.8% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Fulham Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

16.1% 20

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Did not provide

83.9% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Fulham Children Ever Born

No children

40.0%

1 child

15.6%

2 children

20.0%

3 children

24.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Fulham When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1981–1990

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Fulham Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

28.0%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

16.8%

Did not do domestic work

14.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Fulham Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

31.8%

3 persons

13.6%

4 persons

18.2%

5 persons

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Fulham Where Residents Moved From

Same address

134

Moved from VIC

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Fulham Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.9%

Blended family — no other children

23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Fulham Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 62 total

Justice Procedures

Theft

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Assault

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Fulham Rent Prices & Affordability

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,042/wk

Median Rent $133/wk

Rent-to-Income 6.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Fulham

Your weekly income

≈ $8,849/month

Median rent $133/wk

Left after rent $1,909/wk

Rent share 6.5%

Fulham vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Ardmona

Pop: 497 Income: $755/wk Rent: $220/wk

Marysville

Pop: 501 Income: $597/wk Rent: $300/wk

Sunset Strip (Vic.)

Pop: 503 Income: $636/wk Rent: $350/wk

Toorloo Arm

Pop: 509 Income: $605/wk Rent: $170/wk

Bundalong

Pop: 512 Income: $733/wk Rent: $350/wk

Wandiligong

Pop: 522 Income: $784/wk Rent: $275/wk

Compare Fulham (Vic.)

Fulham (Vic.) vs Ardmona →Fulham (Vic.) vs Marysville →Fulham (Vic.) vs Sunset Strip (Vic.) →Fulham (Vic.) vs Toorloo Arm →

Frequently Asked Questions About Fulham

What is the population of Fulham VIC?

The population of Fulham VIC is 994 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 18.2 people per km².Fulham is ranked #3,992 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Fulham?

The median personal income in Fulham VIC is $914 per week, or $47,528 per year.The median household income is $2,042 per week.Family income is $2,388 per week.Fulham is ranked #1,974 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Fulham?

Median rent in Fulham VIC is $133 per week ($576 per month).Rent represents 6.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Fulham ranks #8,434 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Fulham?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Fulham VIC is $1,650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Fulham?

The median age in Fulham VIC is 35 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Fulham a good suburb to live in?

Fulham is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 994.The median income is $914/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (6.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20956. All dollar figures in AUD.