Salisbury Park
The 2,276-resident suburb has a median age of 41, about 1 year above the national figure, and overseas-born residents make up 29.6%, 8.0 percentage points above national. It is a compact, car-oriented mortgage-belt market near Salisbury East and Salisbury Heights, with household income at the 27th percentile. That mix points to established family housing rather than a high-density or strongly gentrifying setting, because 82.6% of residents stayed at the same address a year earlier.
Local council: Salisbury
Population
2,276
Median Age
41.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,231/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
26
Median House
$809K
First quarter 2026
Separate houses account for 94.3% of homes, and 74.6% have 3 bedrooms, with another 17.2% at 4 or more, so the stock suits households seeking conventional family layouts. Compared with the earlier price point, the latest level is higher, but monthly mortgage cost is $1,257 and mortgage payments equal 23.6% of household income, with no mortgage-stress flag. A 41.3% mortgage tenure share reinforces the suburb's mortgage-belt character.
For Buyers
Separate houses account for 94.3% of homes, and 74.6% have 3 bedrooms, with another 17.2% at 4 or more, so the stock suits households seeking conventional family layouts. Compared with the earlier price point, the latest level is higher, but monthly mortgage cost is $1,257 and mortgage payments equal 23.6% of household income, with no mortgage-stress flag. A 41.3% mortgage tenure share reinforces the suburb's mortgage-belt character.
For Investors
Rental demand has a moderate entry point at $275 a week, with 26.7% of households renting and a 4.3% vacancy rate. Compared with outright ownership at 31.3%, the renting share is lower, but the 35.0% rent-growth figure signals that affordability has tightened for tenants. Twenty-five development applications in 12 months, including land division and new dwellings, may add competing stock or support renewal depending on delivery. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, which can sustain tenant demand, although investors should check property-level leasing evidence rather than assume every dwelling performs alike.
Development Activity
Total DAs
133
Last 12 Months
26
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+44.4%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Salisbury Park
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Salisbury Park Primary School
Demographics
At 41, Salisbury Park's median age is 1.0 year above the national comparison, while its 29.6% overseas-born share is 8.0 percentage points higher. University attainment is 15.4%, or 14.7 points below the national figure, and average household size is 2.5, matching the national comparison. English ancestry is recorded for 951 people, followed by Other at 381 and Scottish at 182. No religion counts 1,017 residents versus 824 identifying with Christianity. The 82.6% one-year stay rate is higher than the 17.4% turnover rate, helping explain why the suburb feels established alongside nearby Salisbury East and Salisbury Heights.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.3%
Houses
5.7%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Price and tenure point to a conventional owner-occupier market. Ownership is split between 31.3% outright and 41.3% with a mortgage, while 26.7% rent. Compared with Salisbury East and Salisbury Heights, Salisbury Park is best read as an established-house market rather than an apartment-led precinct because 94.3% of stock is separate houses, 5.7% semi-detached and 74.6% has 3 bedrooms. Rent is $275 weekly and rent-to-income is 22.3%, with no rent-stress flag.
Mortgage / mo
$1,257
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$275
Census 2021
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$606
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.3%
Unoccupied
39
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.3%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
23.6%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
34.9%
Couples with children
37.3%
Couples, no children
25.7%
Single parent
627
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the standout industry at 22.7% of employed residents, ahead of Construction at 10.7%, with Manufacturing and Education each at 9.1% and Retail at 7.8%. The occupational mix is practical, led by Trades at 153 people, Clerical/Admin at 145, Community/Personal at 136 and Labourers at 123. Labour-force participation is 53.2%, unemployment is 7.3% among a 987-person labour force, and 60.1% of workers are full time. Household income sits at the 27th percentile, below the midpoint, while IRSAD, IRSD, IER and IEO all sit in decile 1. That combination can occur because the suburb has healthcare and service employment alongside a trade, labour and machinery-heavy workforce.
Unemployment
7.3%
Labour Force
987
Unemployed
72
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.1%
Part-time
34.6%
Participation
53.2%
Employed
915
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.4%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
29.6%
Dwellings
877
Transport to Work
Daily life is strongly car dependent: 84.3% travel as car drivers, compared with 4.5% using public transport, 1.5% walking or cycling and 5.5% working from home. Salisbury Park has 1 nearby government primary school, so families should check enrolment zones and secondary options across surrounding suburbs before buying. The crime rate is 76.0 incidents per 1,000 people, with 173 incidents recorded, and IRSAD is in decile 1. That lower socioeconomic ranking is relevant context because amenity and safety can vary by street, while the compact 1.54 sq km area and density of 1,481.1 people per sq km make local access practical by car.
Drive
84.3%
Public Transport
4.5%
Walk / Cycle
1.5%
Work from Home
5.5%
Growth Outlook
Growth is steady rather than explosive: the annual trend is 0.91%, while population change across the wider area is 16.2% over 10 years. Overseas migration is the primary driver, and the shift trajectory is Mixed, with rent growth of 35.0% and real income growth of 7.5%. Compared with a rapid-growth market, Salisbury Park's forecast profile is more measured because it is classified as established. The gentrification score is 16 and the stage is Not gentrifying, although the shift indicators give a score of 30 and label Early signs. Twenty-five development applications in 12 months may refresh housing supply, but the main signal is gradual change rather than wholesale neighbourhood replacement.
Population trend: Salisbury council area
Salisbury Park sits in the Salisbury council area. These are the council area's residents, not Salisbury Park's.
Residents 2025
151,019
Growth, 5 yr average
+0.5%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+0.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
Safety & Crime
Total Offences
173
Year ending June 2024
Rate per 1,000 People
76.0
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria / SA Police
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Salisbury Park compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salisbury Park a good suburb to live in?
It can suit buyers wanting established, mostly detached housing and car access. The median age is 41, 94.3% of homes are separate houses, and 82.6% of residents stayed at the same address a year earlier. Compare the exact street, transport needs and enrolment zone with Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights before deciding.
What schools are in Salisbury Park?
The local government primary option is Salisbury Park Primary School. Families should confirm the exact enrolment zone, year-level availability and secondary pathways before signing, because school access can change across nearby boundaries. The suburb has 2,276 residents and a 2.5-person average household size.
Is Salisbury Park safe?
Safety should be checked at street level rather than judged from the suburb name alone. Salisbury Park recorded 173 incidents, equal to a rate of 76.0 per 1,000 people, and the area sits in IRSAD decile 1. Compare recent offence patterns, lighting, parking and the exact address with nearby streets before buying or renting.
Is Salisbury Park good for property investment?
It may suit investors seeking a lower-rent house market, but the numbers require careful screening. Weekly rent is $275, vacancy is 4.3%, renting accounts for 26.7% and 25 development applications were recorded in 12 months. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, while the annual trend is 0.91%, so compare property-level yields and tenant demand.
How is Salisbury Park's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is forecast at 16.2% over 10 years, with an annual trend of 0.91% and overseas migration as the primary driver. Salisbury Park is classified as established, and its gentrification stage is Not gentrifying with a score of 16. The shift trajectory is Mixed, so change is more likely to be gradual than a rapid demographic reset.
Is Salisbury Park seeing new development?
Twenty-five development applications were recorded in 12 months, including a 1-into-2 residential land division and a proposal for 2 two-storey dwellings. This indicates ongoing small-scale renewal rather than evidence of a large estate rollout, so check approvals, timing and likely construction impacts near a target property.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), SA Department for Housing and Urban Development (house prices), state education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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