Direk vs Salisbury North
The verdict
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $750K in Direk. Direk rates higher for education (46 vs 32). Salisbury North rates higher for liveability (74 vs 21). Salisbury North has a shorter estimated CBD commute (73 vs 81 min). On the separate residential safety score, Direk rates higher (70 vs 55/100 in Salisbury North).
Scores
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 61 |
| Transport | 42 | 73 |
| Education | 46 | 32 |
| Liveability | 21 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 913 | 10,683 |
| Median age | 28 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,681 | $1,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.7% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 67.7% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.5 |
Growth: Direk Stable · Salisbury North Stable
Property
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $681K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $540 | $547 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 110 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 329 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,119 | 7,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Direk · Salisbury North
Transport
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 42 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 81 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 4.5 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Direk | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.9 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 22.9 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Direk | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 913 | 10,683 |
| Estimated 2025 | 920 | 10,770 |
| Projected 2041 | 995 | 11,638 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Direk or Salisbury North?
Direk has the higher residential safety score (Direk 70/100 vs Salisbury North 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Direk or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $750K.
Which has better public transport, Direk or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North has the higher transport score (Direk 42/100 vs Salisbury North 73/100).
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