Gulfview Heights vs Salisbury East
The verdict
Salisbury East is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $987K in Gulfview Heights. Gulfview Heights rates higher for education (49 vs 40). Gulfview Heights has a shorter estimated CBD commute (60 vs 65 min). On the separate residential safety score, Gulfview Heights rates higher (76 vs 70/100 in Salisbury East).
Scores
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 56 |
| Transport | 52 | 56 |
| Education | 49 | 40 |
| Liveability | 71 | 69 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,674 | 9,273 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,953 | $1,163 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 31.2% | 21.5% |
| Born in Australia | 73.6% | 65.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.4 |
Growth: Gulfview Heights Moderate Growth · Salisbury East Stable
Property
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $987K | $766K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 3.4% | 21.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $682 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 70 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 218 | 216 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 82 | 226 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,259 | 4,130 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 4 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,002 | 957 |
See the full school list on each profile: Gulfview Heights · Salisbury East
Transport
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 52 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 47 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 60 | 65 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.7 km | 3.2 km |
Liveability
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 6 | 13 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 13 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 10.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 16.1 km | 17.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.3 km | 3.8 km |
Population & growth
| Gulfview Heights | Salisbury East | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,674 | 9,273 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,747 | 9,569 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,101 | 10,086 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.49% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Gulfview Heights or Salisbury East?
Gulfview Heights has the higher residential safety score (Gulfview Heights 76/100 vs Salisbury East 70/100).
Which is more affordable, Gulfview Heights or Salisbury East?
Salisbury East is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $987K.
Which has better schools, Gulfview Heights or Salisbury East?
Gulfview Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Gulfview Heights 1002 vs Salisbury East 957; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Gulfview Heights or Salisbury East?
Salisbury East has the higher transport score (Gulfview Heights 52/100 vs Salisbury East 56/100).
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