Salisbury Park
All four SEIFA indexes place Salisbury Park in decile 1, the bottom tier nationally for both advantage and relative disadvantage. Yet house prices reached $809,000 in the March quarter 2026, a 16.5% rise from $694,500 just one year earlier, an outcome that runs against the suburb's low-income profile where household income sits at the 27th percentile nationally. The area is almost entirely detached housing, with 94.3% of dwellings separate houses, and population has grown 16.2% over the decade, driven by overseas arrivals averaging +331 per year.
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
21
Median House
$809K
Median 1Q 2026
The median house price reached $809,000 in the March quarter 2026, up 16.5% from $694,500 in the March quarter 2025. With 94.3% of dwellings being separate houses, buyers have very little choice outside detached stock, and three-bedroom homes dominate at 74.6% of the mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,257, putting mortgage-to-income at 23.6% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes at the 27th percentile nationally. That combination means buyers stretch to get in, but carrying costs remain manageable once purchased. The 31.5% outright ownership rate signals a stable cohort of long-term residents alongside the 41.6% still paying mortgages.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $809,000 in the March quarter 2026, up 16.5% from $694,500 in the March quarter 2025. With 94.3% of dwellings being separate houses, buyers have very little choice outside detached stock, and three-bedroom homes dominate at 74.6% of the mix. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,257, putting mortgage-to-income at 23.6% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold despite household incomes at the 27th percentile nationally. That combination means buyers stretch to get in, but carrying costs remain manageable once purchased. The 31.5% outright ownership rate signals a stable cohort of long-term residents alongside the 41.6% still paying mortgages.
For Investors
Rental conditions show a 26.9% renter share and weekly rent of $275, giving a gross yield near 1.8% against the $809,000 median, below typical SA investor benchmarks. Vacancy at 4.3% is moderate but worth monitoring alongside the low rent level. On the demand side, overseas migration contributes a net +331 arrivals per year, compared to a net internal outflow of -292, so tenant demand is held up by overseas newcomers rather than local movers. Development activity recorded 21 applications in the past 12 months, including land division and pool construction, indicating steady but not intense expansion. Rent growth reached 35% over the decade, materially higher than income growth of 7.5%, which has steadily compressed affordability for renters.
Development Activity
Total DAs
125
Last 12 Months
21
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+16.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Salisbury Park iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Salisbury Park Primary School
U, R-6 · 220 students
Demographics
The median age of 41 is 3 years above the national median, and the senior share has grown 0.9 points over the decade, pointing toward a gradually aging profile. Overseas-born residents make up 29.6%, which is 8.0 percentage points above the national figure, with Nepali speakers (54 residents) the most prominent non-English language group. Ancestry is predominantly English (951), Scottish (182), German (135) and Irish (134), reflecting the suburb's historical settlement pattern. University qualifications reach only 15.4%, which is 14.7 points below the national rate, consistent with the SEIFA decile 1 education and occupation index score. Average household size is 2.5, matching the national figure, and 26.3% of families are couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.3%
Houses
5.7%
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
Salisbury Park is one of the most house-dominant suburbs in metropolitan Adelaide: 94.3% of dwellings are separate houses, with semi-detached at 5.7% and no recorded apartments. Three-bedroom homes account for 74.6% of stock, with four-plus bedrooms at 17.2%. Tenure splits between outright owners (31.5%), mortgage holders (41.6%) and renters (26.9%), with the mortgage share higher than the national average, consistent with the mortgage-belt identity signal. House prices rose from $694,500 to $809,000 between March quarter 2025 and March quarter 2026, a 16.5% gain in a single year. Rent at $275 per week gives a rent-to-income ratio of 22.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, so renters are not currently squeezed despite the significant decade-long rent growth of 35%.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,257
Rent / wk
$275
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
26.3%
Couples, no children
1,805
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 22.7% of workers (110 people), followed by Construction at 10.7% and both Manufacturing and Education tied at 9.1%. By occupation, Clerical/Admin (145) leads, with Community/Personal (136) and Labourers (123) also prominent, a profile consistent with service and trade-facing work rather than professional roles. Unemployment runs at 7.7%, above state and national norms, and the participation rate of 50.6% is low, partly because 770 residents are not in the labour force. All four SEIFA deciles sit at 1, the lowest advantage tier nationally, meaning the suburb ranks below the vast majority of Australian suburbs on income, education and economic resources combined. Real income grew 7.5% over the decade, lagging the 35% rent growth over the same period.
Unemployment
9.6%
Labour Force
8,340
Unemployed
804
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
63.4%
Part-time
28.9%
Participation
50.6%
Employed
867
Occupations
Top Industries
University
15.4%
Postgraduate
2.7%
Born Overseas
29.6%
Dwellings
877
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high, with 89.2% of residents driving to work compared to 4.8% using public transport and 1.6% walking or cycling, which is typical for outer northern Adelaide. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary, so families rely on facilities in neighbouring Salisbury and Parafield Gardens. Crime registers 173 incidents at a rate of 76.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that should be read in the context of the SEIFA decile 1 IRSD score, which flags the suburb as among the most relatively disadvantaged nationally. Rent-to-income at 22.3% and mortgage-to-income at 23.6% both sit below the 30% stress line, meaning housing costs are not the primary financial pressure for most households. The volunteering rate of 11.9% and 82.6% residential stability rate suggest a settled, rooted community.
Drive
89.2%
Public Transport
4.8%
Walk / Cycle
1.6%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+0.91%/yr
(+175 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation has grown 0.91% annually, adding roughly 175 persons per year, and the 10-year gain of 16.2% is ahead of many established SA suburbs. The growth engine is overseas migration at +331 net arrivals per year, while net internal migration runs at -292, meaning residents who can leave tend to do so, replaced by overseas newcomers. The broader SA region's medium forecast projects the surrounding area reaching around 20,373 persons by 2031 from 19,146 in 2025. The gentrification score of 16 rates the suburb as not gentrifying, because decile 1 SEIFA scores leave little upward trajectory on the advantage indexes despite the strong house price appreciation of 16.5% over the past year.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+331
Net Internal / yr
-292
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -292/yr, Strong overseas inflow +331/yr
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?
Salisbury Park offers affordably priced, detached housing with 94.3% of dwellings being separate houses and mortgage-to-income at 23.6%, below the 30% stress threshold. However, all 4 SEIFA indexes sit at decile 1 nationally, the lowest advantage tier, reflecting lower incomes, education and economic resources. It suits buyers prioritising space and stability over prestige.
What is the median house price in Salisbury Park?
The median house price was $809,000 in the March quarter 2026, up 16.5% from $694,500 in the March quarter 2025. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,257 and weekly rent is $275. Household income sits at the 27th percentile nationally, so the price rise has compressed affordability meaningfully.
What schools are in Salisbury Park?
No schools are recorded inside the Salisbury Park boundary in this dataset. Families use schools in neighbouring suburbs such as Salisbury and Parafield Gardens. The suburb's university qualification rate of 15.4% is 14.7 percentage points below the national figure, consistent with its SEIFA decile 1 education and occupation score.
Is Salisbury Park safe?
Recorded crime totalled 173 incidents in the most recent year, a rate of 76.0 per 1,000 residents. This rate is elevated compared to lower-crime metropolitan suburbs. The SEIFA IRSD decile of 1 places the suburb among the most relatively disadvantaged nationally, a factor that correlates with higher crime rates in comparable areas.
Is Salisbury Park good for property investment?
House prices rose 16.5% in a single year to $809,000 at March quarter 2026, driven by overseas migration averaging +331 net arrivals per year. Gross rental yield is around 1.8% at $275 per week, below typical targets. Rent grew 35% over the decade versus income growth of 7.5%, so rental demand has strengthened relative to supply, though vacancy at 4.3% needs watching.
How is Salisbury Park's population changing?
The suburb has grown 16.2% over the past decade, adding around 175 persons per year at 0.91% annual growth. Overseas migration drives the increase at +331 net arrivals annually, while net internal migration runs at -292 per year, meaning the suburb retains residents mainly through overseas newcomers. The surrounding region is projected to reach about 20,373 by 2031.
How much development is happening in Salisbury Park?
There were 21 development applications lodged in the past 12 months, including a land division (1 into 2 lots), a domestic carport and a swimming pool installation. This level of activity reflects incremental infill and improvements rather than large new-supply projects, consistent with an established suburb growing at 0.91% per year.
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), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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