Archerfield vs Salisbury
The verdict
Salisbury rates higher for transport (94 vs 61). Salisbury is closer to the coast (18.1 km vs 21.0 km).
Scores
ArcherfieldSalisbury
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 89 |
| Transport | 61 | 94 |
| Education | 56 | 78 |
| Liveability | 83 | 93 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 533 | 6,790 |
| Median age | 39 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,409 | $2,133 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 27.2% | 53.0% |
| Born in Australia | 64.2% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.7 |
Growth: Archerfield — · Salisbury —
Property
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 66 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 938 | 928 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 375 | 412 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,145 | 6,145 |
Archerfield is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 5 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,089 |
See the full school list on each profile: Archerfield · Salisbury
Transport
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 61 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 39 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 45 | 26 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.0 km | 1.1 km |
Liveability
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.3°C | 29.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,150 | 1,150 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 9 |
| Parks | 6 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 4 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 21.0 km | 18.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.0 km | 8.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 1.9 km |
Population & growth
| Archerfield | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 533 | 6,790 |
| Estimated 2025 | 544 | 7,382 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.51% | 2.11% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Archerfield or Salisbury?
Salisbury has the higher transport score (Archerfield 61/100 vs Salisbury 94/100).
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