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 Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 72 |
| Transport | 88 | 94 |
| Education | 41 | 39 |
| Liveability | 77 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,296 | 8,841 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,134 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 52.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth · Salisbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $758K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.9% | 22.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 397 | 486 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,959 | 19,749 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Downs · Salisbury
Transport
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 94 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 150 m |
Liveability
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 7 |
| Parks | 4 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,296 | 8,841 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,402 | 8,989 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,041 | 9,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 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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