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Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury

The verdict

Salisbury Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $758K in Salisbury. Salisbury rates higher for transport (94 vs 88). Salisbury Downs is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 8.5 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury Downs rates higher (42 vs 35/100 in Salisbury).

Scores

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Overall7072
Transport8894
Education4139
Liveability7779

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Population6,2968,841
Median age3737
Median household income (wk)$1,134$1,029
Bachelor degree or higher24.3%22.7%
Born in Australia56.3%52.1%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth · Salisbury Moderate Growth

Property

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Median house price$750K$758K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY27.9%22.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$550$550
Rental yield (house)3.4%3.5%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Residential safety score4235
Break & enter dwelling /100k365373
Motor vehicle theft /100k397486
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)10,95919,749

Total incidents over time

Schools

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Total schools33
Government21
Independent01
Average ICSEA955945

See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Downs · Salisbury

Transport

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Transport score8894
Train stations12
Bus stops2258
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)4345
Nearest train station (km)1.3 km150 m

Liveability

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets27
Cafes & restaurants97
Parks411
Playgrounds35
Swimming poolsData not available17
Medical GPs13
Distance to coast (km)6.7 km8.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)17.6 km18.7 km
Nearest beach (km)9.1 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)4.5 km2.8 km

Population & growth

Salisbury DownsSalisbury
Population (2021)6,2968,841
Estimated 20256,4028,989
Projected 20417,0419,887
Annual growth rate0.42%0.42%

Common questions

Which is safer, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury?

Salisbury Downs has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Downs 42/100 vs Salisbury 35/100).

Which is more affordable, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury?

Salisbury Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $758K.

Which has better schools, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury?

Salisbury Downs has a higher average school ICSEA (Salisbury Downs 955 vs Salisbury 945; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury?

Salisbury has the higher transport score (Salisbury Downs 88/100 vs Salisbury 94/100).

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