Salisbury
The standout Salisbury figure is its 81.4th-percentile household income, paired with a strongly detached housing profile. The suburb has 6,790 residents, a median age of 35, and 89.3% separate houses, compared with only 2.3% apartments. Its age is 5 years below the national figure, while university attainment is 47.6%, or 17.5 percentage points above national levels. Nearby Moorooka has a more urban setting, whereas Salisbury's 30.2% renting share and larger family-home stock point to a mortgage-belt market. With 2.7 people per household and 22.6% working from home, it suits households seeking space alongside professional employment.
Population
6,790
Median Age
35.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,133/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
78
For buyers, Salisbury is primarily a detached-house market rather than an apartment market: 89.3% of dwellings are separate houses, versus 2.3% apartments and 8.3% semi-detached homes. The stock is family-oriented, with 50.9% three-bedroom and 35.3% four-or-more-bedroom dwellings. A median house price is not available, so current listings and comparable sales matter more than relying on one headline figure. Mortgage repayments are $2,000 monthly, and mortgage costs equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the 18.8% rent-to-income measure. This supports a buyer profile centred on established households, although deposit size and borrowing capacity still need address-level assessment.
For Buyers
For buyers, Salisbury is primarily a detached-house market rather than an apartment market: 89.3% of dwellings are separate houses, versus 2.3% apartments and 8.3% semi-detached homes. The stock is family-oriented, with 50.9% three-bedroom and 35.3% four-or-more-bedroom dwellings. A median house price is not available, so current listings and comparable sales matter more than relying on one headline figure. Mortgage repayments are $2,000 monthly, and mortgage costs equal 21.7% of household income, higher than the 18.8% rent-to-income measure. This supports a buyer profile centred on established households, although deposit size and borrowing capacity still need address-level assessment.
For Investors
Investor demand has a practical rental base: 30.2% of households rent and median weekly rent is $400. Vacancy is 5.2%, so tenant competition may be less forgiving than in a tighter market, particularly where properties lack parking or outdoor space. The 89.3% separate-house share supports a family-rental strategy, while 75 development applications in the past 12 months signal ongoing project activity that could add future stock. Renting is lower than mortgage tenure at 44.7%, making Salisbury more owner-occupier weighted than a heavily rental suburb. Overseas migration is the primary growth driver, but the absent median sale price prevents a reliable gross-yield calculation.
Development Activity
Total DAs
196
Last 12 Months
78
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+110.8%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Salisbury
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Brisbane Christian College (Golda Ave, Salisbury)
St Pius X School (Salisbury)
Salisbury State School
Demographics
Salisbury's demographic profile is younger and more university-educated than the national pattern. Median age is 35, which is 5 years below national, and 47.6% have university qualifications, 17.5 percentage points above national. Overseas-born residents account for 25.9%, 4.3 points above the national share, with Mandarin, Guj, Canton, Punjabi and Hindi represented in the main language counts. English ancestry leads at 2,350 people, followed by Other at 961, Irish at 840, Scottish at 745 and Chinese at 354. No religion is the largest recorded affiliation at 3,010, ahead of Christianity at 2,838. Compared with nearby Moorooka, Salisbury has a more family-house orientation, reflected in 2.7 people per household, 0.2 above national, and 78.0% of residents staying at the same address.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
89.3%
Houses
8.3%
Townhouse
2.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Housing in Salisbury is overwhelmingly detached and geared to medium and larger households. Separate houses account for 89.3% of dwellings, far above the 2.3% apartment share and the 8.3% semi-detached share. Three-bedroom homes make up 50.9%, while 35.3% have four or more bedrooms, giving the suburb a more family-scaled profile than a compact-unit market. Tenure is split between 44.7% mortgaged households, 24.0% owned outright and 30.2% renting. Mortgage-to-income is 21.7%, higher than rent-to-income at 18.8%, and neither measure is flagged as stressed. Compared with nearby Coopers Plains, Salisbury's housing identity is anchored in separate homes, although buyers should still check flood, renovation and lot-specific constraints.
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $400.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $650
HH Size
2.7
Personal Income / wk
$959
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
5.2%
Unoccupied
132
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.7%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
46.7%
Couples with children
34.8%
Couples, no children
15.9%
Single parent
1,791
Total families
Economy & Employment
Salisbury's economy is anchored by service and public-facing sectors. Healthcare employs 483 people, or 17.4% of workers, followed by Education at 418 and 15.0%, Professional/Tech at 289 and 10.4%, Construction at 242 and 8.7%, and Public Admin at 234 and 8.4%. The largest occupation group is Professionals at 1,135, ahead of Clerical/Admin at 494 and Trades at 470. Participation is 71.1%, unemployment is 4.8% and full-time employment is 60.9%, indicating a sizeable active workforce. SEIFA results sit above the midpoint, with IEO and IRSAD both in decile 8, while IER is lower at decile 6, suggesting strong education and social advantage alongside less even financial resources. Household income of $2,133 weekly ranks at the 81.4th percentile.
Unemployment
4.8%
Labour Force
3,857
Unemployed
187
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.9%
Part-time
29.8%
Participation
71.1%
Employed
3,670
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
47.6%
Postgraduate
12.3%
Born Overseas
25.9%
Dwellings
2,421
Transport to Work
Salisbury works best for residents comfortable with a car-led routine. Car-driver travel accounts for 62.7%, compared with 7.8% using public transport and 3.1% walking or cycling; 22.6% work from home, which can reduce daily commuting. Three schools operate locally, with 1 state or government option and 2 non-state choices spanning Catholic and independent sectors. Check enrolment zones against the exact address, since boundaries can cross suburb lines. Density is 1,487 people per square kilometre across 4.57 square kilometres, and 6,790 residents give the suburb a settled urban scale. An IRSAD decile of 8 is above the national midpoint. For safety decisions, check recent Queensland Police Service statistics for the exact address and offence category rather than relying on suburb-wide impressions.
Drive
62.7%
Public Transport
7.8%
Walk / Cycle
3.1%
Work from Home
22.6%
Population Forecast
+1.26%/yr
(+238 people/yr)
EstablishedSalisbury has an established growth profile, with annual growth running at 1.26% and overseas migration named as the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 18.3% over 10 years, while the shift trajectory is Mixed. Rental growth of 27.3% contrasts with stable affordability, which moved from 45.0 in 2011 to 45.5 in 2021. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying at a score of 16, while the shift assessment records a score of 20 and Early signs. The combination points to demand supported by migration and established housing turnover rather than a rapid premium repricing cycle. Salisbury's 22.0% turnover rate and 78.0% staying rate suggest growth is being absorbed through both new arrivals and resident continuity, compared with a highly transient suburb.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+206
Net Internal / yr
-280
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +17% since 2011, Net internal outflow -280/yr, Strong overseas inflow +206/yr
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Salisbury compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Salisbury a good suburb to live in?
Salisbury suits households wanting detached housing and commuting flexibility. It has 6,790 residents, a median age of 35, 89.3% separate houses and 22.6% working from home. Car use at 62.7% is higher than public transport at 7.8%, so the suburb is better suited to residents comfortable with driving.
What is the median house price in Salisbury?
A current median house price is not available. Median weekly rent is $400, while 44.7% of households have a mortgage and 24.0% own outright. The 89.3% separate-house share is higher than the 2.3% apartment share, so buyers should compare recent detached-home sales rather than rely on a unit benchmark.
What schools are in Salisbury?
Salisbury has 3 listed schools: 1 state or government school and 2 non-state schools, covering Catholic and independent sectors. Compare each school's enrolment rules with the exact address, because zones can differ within the suburb. Check current application details before relying on proximity alone.
Is Salisbury safe?
A current suburb-wide crime rate is not quoted for Salisbury. The suburb has 6,790 residents, but that headline population should not replace street-level checking. Review recent Queensland Police Service statistics and compare relevant offence categories with nearby suburbs before signing a lease or buying.
Is Salisbury good for property investment?
Salisbury may suit investors seeking established detached rentals: 30.2% of households rent, median weekly rent is $400 and vacancy is 5.2%. Renting is lower than the 44.7% mortgage share, so the market is more owner-occupier weighted than a heavily rental suburb. Seventy-five development applications in 12 months also warrant monitoring for future competition.
How is Salisbury's population changing?
Population change across the wider area is 18.3% over 10 years, with annual growth of 1.26% and overseas migration as the primary driver. The trajectory is Mixed, compared with the sharper profile of a clear growth boom. Gentrification is rated Not gentrifying at score 16, although the shift assessment records 20 and Early signs.
What development is occurring in Salisbury?
Development activity is high enough to watch, with 75 applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent examples include a 1-dwelling lot reconfiguration plus stormwater and filling works. That activity may improve housing choice, but it can also create construction disruption, so compare a property's immediate surroundings and approvals before buying.
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 education open registers (school locations), 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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