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 East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 65 |
| Transport | 56 | 73 |
| Education | 40 | 40 |
| Liveability | 69 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,273 | 1,333 |
| Median age | 40 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,163 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 65.3% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.6 |
Growth: Salisbury East Stable · Salisbury Plain Stable
Property
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $766K | $713K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 21.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $592 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 216 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 226 | 975 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,130 | 13,804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 0 |
| Government | 3 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury East · Salisbury Plain
Transport
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 47 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 65 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.2 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 13 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 13 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 3 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.5 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 17.7 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.8 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury East | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9,273 | 1,333 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9,569 | 1,375 |
| Projected 2041 | 10,086 | 1,450 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 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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