Salisbury East vs Salisbury Heights
The verdict
Salisbury East is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $869K in Salisbury Heights. Salisbury East rates higher for liveability (69 vs 50). Salisbury East is closer to the coast (10.5 km vs 12.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury Heights rates higher (80 vs 70/100 in Salisbury East).
Scores
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 49 |
| Transport | 56 | 56 |
| Education | 40 | 39 |
| Liveability | 69 | 50 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,273 | 4,488 |
| Median age | 40 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $1,795 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 21.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 77.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.8 |
Growth: Salisbury East Stable · Salisbury Heights Stable
Property
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $766K | $869K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.6% | 27.2% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $622 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 80 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 216 | 178 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 226 | 111 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,130 | 3,231 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 985 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury East · Salisbury Heights
Transport
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 56 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 29 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 13 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.5 km | 12.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 19.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 2.5 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,273 | 4,488 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,569 | 4,631 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,086 | 4,882 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?
Salisbury Heights has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury East 70/100 vs Salisbury Heights 80/100).
Which is more affordable, Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?
Salisbury East is more affordable, with a median house price of $766K versus $869K.
Which has better schools, Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?
Salisbury Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Salisbury East 957 vs Salisbury Heights 985; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?
Salisbury East and Salisbury Heights have similar transport scores.
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