Burton vs Salisbury North
The verdict
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $717K in Burton. Salisbury North rates higher for liveability (74 vs 44). Burton is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 7.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Burton rates higher (62 vs 55/100 in Salisbury North).
Scores
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 61 |
| Transport | 51 | 73 |
| Education | 34 | 32 |
| Liveability | 44 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,519 | 10,683 |
| Median age | 33 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,517 | $1,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.1% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.1 | 2.5 |
Growth: Burton Stable · Salisbury North Stable
Property
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $717K | $681K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.5% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $547 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 62 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 184 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 337 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,323 | 7,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 943 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Burton · Salisbury North
Transport
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 51 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 28 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 76 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.2 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 21.3 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.2 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.9 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Burton | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,519 | 10,683 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,572 | 10,770 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,102 | 11,638 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Burton or Salisbury North?
Burton has the higher residential safety score (Burton 62/100 vs Salisbury North 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Burton or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $717K.
Which has better schools, Burton or Salisbury North?
Burton has a higher average school ICSEA (Burton 943 vs Salisbury North 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Burton or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North has the higher transport score (Burton 51/100 vs Salisbury North 73/100).
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