Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury North
The verdict
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $750K in Salisbury Downs. Salisbury Downs rates higher for transport (88 vs 73). Salisbury Downs has a shorter estimated CBD commute (43 vs 73 min). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury North rates higher (55 vs 42/100 in Salisbury Downs).
Scores
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 61 |
| Transport | 88 | 73 |
| Education | 41 | 32 |
| Liveability | 77 | 74 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,296 | 10,683 |
| Median age | 37 | 35 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,134 | $1,068 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 15.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 65.4% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth · Salisbury North Stable
Property
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $681K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.9% | 20.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $547 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 55 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 328 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 397 | 215 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,959 | 7,582 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 4 |
| Government | 2 | 4 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 912 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Downs · Salisbury North
Transport
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 73 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 40 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 73 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.6 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury Downs | 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 16 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 6 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 20.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | 8.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 3.4 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury North | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,296 | 10,683 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,402 | 10,770 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,041 | 11,638 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Downs 42/100 vs Salisbury North 55/100).
Which is more affordable, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury North?
Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $750K.
Which has better schools, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury North?
Salisbury Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Salisbury Downs 955 vs Salisbury North 912; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury North?
Salisbury Downs has the higher transport score (Salisbury Downs 88/100 vs Salisbury North 73/100).
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