Salisbury Downs SA 5108
Salisbury Downs sits 23 km from Adelaide CBD in South Australia, around 29 minutes by car. Census data records 6,296 residents with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $58,968 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The suburb grew 5.2% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $273 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. Salisbury Downs is characterised by high crime risk and high flood risk. 3 schools sit within the suburb boundary, and walkability is moderate.
Is Salisbury Downs a good suburb?
Salisbury Downs scores a D (23/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on schools, safety, and community.
Trailing peer schools
3 schools
Very walkable
Walkability 69/100 · 23.4 km · 29 min drive to Adelaide
Around the state median
Median $736K · Cheaper than 78% of SA
High crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 86/100 · Flood 79/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 37 · 6,296 residents
Liveability Rating
23 / 100 · Ranked #491 in SAEach bar is Salisbury Downs's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better).
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23 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataSalisbury Downs's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $736,000, about 9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$735,500
3% below its 3 neighbours (median $755,000)
Based on 140 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 17 days — median across 58 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 103 sales $722K
- 4 bed 25 sales $785K
- 5 bed 6 sales $941K
Land
$391,250
Based on 16 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Salisbury Downs are currently listed at around $738,000 on average. Based on 26 houses listed in the past six months.
$738K
26 houses listed in the last 6 months.
28 of the suburb's 2,294 dwellings (1.2%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Salisbury Downs rent for around $600 a week on average, based on 30 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$600/wk
3% below its 3 neighbours (median $620/wk)
30 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
31 rentals advertised against an estimated 826 rented homes (3.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Apr–Jun 2026- 3-bed houses
- $570/wk
- 25 bonds
- +57% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025109 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 28% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5108.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$600/week ($31,000 a year) on a $738,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Salisbury Downs safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Salisbury Downs sits in the high band, with 609 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 11% on the prior year.
609 offences
11.2% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202510 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Aircraft Noise
ANEF Contour Details
Noticeable aircraft noise
Schools
Three schools serve Salisbury Downs, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 1,644 students across 3 schools (avg 548)
- • Sectors: 2 Government, 1 Catholic
- • ICSEA 926-973, median 937 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Thomas More College (1,132 students)
Primary
Secondary
Universities nearby
2.2% of residents here are full-time university students aged 15–24.
Distance is measured to the suburb centre. A campus nearby does not by itself mean a student rental market — most suburbs within a few kilometres of one have a student share close to the national norm, and the figure above is what tells them apart.
Walkability
Salisbury Downs is somewhat walkable on foot — at 69/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car. Within the suburb there are 2 supermarkets, 1 park and 9 cafes to anchor that walking radius.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Salisbury Downs.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 54.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 37.7 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 18.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 18.8 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Salisbury Downs.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 5%
- Premises covered
- 2,712
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Salisbury: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 14 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Salisbury Downs is home to about 6,300 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $59,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
6,296
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$58,968/yr
Census Median Rent
$273/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$27,820/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.3%
Total Dwellings
2,294
Owner-Occupier Rate
64.0%
Houses
79.3%
Rental Stress
24.1%
Mortgage Stress
26.5%
Work From Home
5.7%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
268 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 50 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 809 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 56.3%
- English Spoken at Home
- 55.8%
- Employment Rate
- 47.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
406 residents (6.4%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 5,901 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
12% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (287 of 2,403).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 1,241 people work here; 2,403 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.5 jobs per working resident. At least 48% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,722 a year through Salisbury based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Residential 86%
- Commercial 8%
- Parks and recreation 4%
- Infrastructure and transport 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Salisbury
In the year to August 2026, 949 new dwellings were approved across Salisbury. That mix is 655 houses and 294 units. Approvals are down 30.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 18.7 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.31 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 5 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Elizabeth monitoring station, 7.4 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Parafield Airport, 2.9 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 25 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 6.8 km
- Near high-voltage lines
- 7.6% of addresses
- 234 within 100 m of an overhead line of 110 kV or more
- Annual rainfall
- 404 mm
- 73 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.4°C
- 29 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.5°C
- 2 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
12 facilities within 5 km- 1.6 kmMilk and Cream ProcessingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.1 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Benzene · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 2.2 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 2.7 kmHuman Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Product ManufacturingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Ethanol · Methanol
- 2.7 km
EV adoption
In postcode 5108, 98 of 30,110 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.8% (849 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5108, 9,573 rooftop-solar systems totalling 54.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 16,167 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 480 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 6 across postcode 5108.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-26 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Matt Burnell Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Matt Burnell | 65.3% | 34.7% | +2.4 |
| 2022 | Matt Burnell | 62.9% | 37.1% | +1.2 |
| 2019 | Nick Champion | 64.1% | 35.9% | +3.0 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by John Fulbrook Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | John Fulbrook ALP | 67.2% |
| 2022 | John Fulbrook ALP | 66.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Salisbury Downs
Is Salisbury Downs a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Salisbury Downs is high (86/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs has no recorded bushfire history. Flood overlays cover a high share of it (79/100). Part of it sits inside an aircraft noise contour. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Salisbury Downs a good place to live?
Salisbury Downs has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (23/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs, SA had a population of 6,296 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Salisbury Downs, SA?
The postcode for Salisbury Downs, SA is 5108.
How far is Salisbury Downs from Adelaide?
Salisbury Downs is 23 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 29 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Salisbury Downs?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Salisbury Downs was $58,968 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Salisbury Downs?
The median advertised rent in Salisbury Downs is $600 a week for houses (30 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Salisbury Downs?
The median age of residents in Salisbury Downs was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Salisbury Downs?
There are 3 schools inside the Salisbury Downs boundary: 2 at and 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Salisbury Downs walkable?
Salisbury Downs scores 69/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Salisbury Downs?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Salisbury Downs (Elizabeth) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 18.7 µg/m³. That puts Salisbury Downs below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Salisbury Downs?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Salisbury Downs, Parafield Airport (2.9 km away), summer days average 30.4°C, winter nights 6.5°C, 404 mm of rain a year over 73 rainy days, and 29 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Salisbury Downs?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Salisbury Downs belong to?
Salisbury Downs sits within the Salisbury local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Salisbury Downs?
The average residential rates bill through Salisbury is $1,722 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Salisbury Downs?
Across Salisbury, 949 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 30.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Salisbury Downs in?
Salisbury Downs sits within the federal Division of Spence, currently held by Matt Burnell (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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