Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury South
The verdict
Salisbury Downs rates higher for transport (88 vs 62). Salisbury Downs is closer to the coast (6.7 km vs 7.9 km).
Scores
Salisbury DownsSalisbury South
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 61 |
| Transport | 88 | 62 |
| Education | 41 | 39 |
| Liveability | 77 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,296 | 78 |
| Median age | 37 | 83 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,134 | $525 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 19.2% |
| Born in Australia | 56.3% | 42.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 1.1 |
Growth: Salisbury Downs Moderate Growth · Salisbury South Moderate Growth
Property
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 42 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 365 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 397 | 5,128 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,959 | 56,410 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 955 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Downs · Salisbury South
Transport
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 88 | 62 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 22 | 6 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 43 | 62 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.3 km | 1.0 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 9 | 0 |
| Parks | 4 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.7 km | 7.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.6 km | 16.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.1 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.5 km | 4.4 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,296 | 78 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,402 | 79 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,041 | 87 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.42% | 0.32% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Salisbury Downs or Salisbury South?
Salisbury Downs has the higher transport score (Salisbury Downs 88/100 vs Salisbury South 62/100).
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