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Salisbury East vs Salisbury Plain

The verdict

Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $766K in Salisbury East. Salisbury Plain rates higher for transport (73 vs 56). Salisbury East has a shorter estimated CBD commute (65 vs 68 min). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury East rates higher (70 vs 5/100 in Salisbury Plain).

Scores

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Overall5665
Transport5673
Education4040
Liveability6977

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

Demographics

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Population9,2731,333
Median age4037
Median household income (wk)$1,163$1,258
Bachelor degree or higher21.5%22.9%
Born in Australia65.3%62.8%
Avg household size2.42.6

Growth: Salisbury East Stable · Salisbury Plain Stable

Property

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Median house price$766K$713K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY21.6%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$600$592
Rental yield (house)3.8%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Residential safety score705
Break & enter dwelling /100k216Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k226975
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)4,13013,804

Total incidents over time

Schools

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Total schools40
Government30
Independent10
Average ICSEA957Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury East · Salisbury Plain

Transport

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Transport score5673
Train stations00
Bus stops4712
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6568
Nearest train station (km)3.2 km1.8 km

Liveability

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets21
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks132
Playgrounds13Data not available
Swimming pools32
Medical GPs11
Distance to coast (km)10.5 km10.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)17.7 km18.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.8 km2.2 km

Population & growth

Salisbury EastSalisbury Plain
Population (2021)9,2731,333
Estimated 20259,5691,375
Projected 204110,0861,450
Annual growth rate0.79%0.78%

Common questions

Which is safer, Salisbury East or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury East has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury East 70/100 vs Salisbury Plain 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Salisbury East or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $766K.

Which has better public transport, Salisbury East or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury Plain has the higher transport score (Salisbury East 56/100 vs Salisbury Plain 73/100).

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Data sources

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