Paralowie vs Salisbury Downs
The verdict
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $750K in Salisbury Downs. Salisbury Downs rates higher for transport (88 vs 58). Paralowie is closer to the coast (5.7 km vs 6.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Paralowie rates higher (60 vs 42/100 in Salisbury Downs).
Scores
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 70 |
| Transport | 58 | 88 |
| Education | 37 | 41 |
| Liveability | 69 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,504 | 6,296 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,479 | $1,134 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.0% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 66.2% | 56.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.6 |
Growth: Paralowie Stable · Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth
Property
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $737K | $750K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 14.7% | 27.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 60 | 42 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 365 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 274 | 397 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,405 | 10,959 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 |
| Independent | 2 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Paralowie · Salisbury Downs
Transport
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 58 | 88 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 67 | 22 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 69 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 9 |
| Parks | 21 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 14 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.7 km | 6.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.1 km | 17.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 9.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.2 km | 4.5 km |
Population & growth
| Paralowie | Salisbury Downs | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 17,504 | 6,296 |
| Estimated 2025 | 17,999 | 6,402 |
| Projected 2041 | 18,791 | 7,041 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.70% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Paralowie or Salisbury Downs?
Paralowie has the higher residential safety score (Paralowie 60/100 vs Salisbury Downs 42/100).
Which is more affordable, Paralowie or Salisbury Downs?
Paralowie is more affordable, with a median house price of $737K versus $750K.
Which has better schools, Paralowie or Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Paralowie 953 vs Salisbury Downs 955; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Paralowie or Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs has the higher transport score (Paralowie 58/100 vs Salisbury Downs 88/100).
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