Salisbury Heights vs Salisbury Park
The verdict
Salisbury Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $869K in Salisbury Heights. Salisbury Park rates higher for liveability (73 vs 50). Salisbury Park is closer to the coast (11.0 km vs 12.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury Heights rates higher (80 vs 43/100 in Salisbury Park).
Scores
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 59 |
| Transport | 56 | 64 |
| Education | 39 | 36 |
| Liveability | 50 | 73 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,488 | 2,276 |
| Median age | 38 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,795 | $1,231 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 17.7% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.5 |
Growth: Salisbury Heights Stable · Salisbury Park Stable
Property
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $869K | $729K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.2% | 16.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $622 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 43 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | 308 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 483 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,231 | 7,601 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | 973 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Heights · Salisbury Park
Transport
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 72 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 2.4 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 11.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 19.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 1.3 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,488 | 2,276 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,631 | 2,349 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,882 | 2,476 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.79% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Park?
Salisbury Heights has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Heights 80/100 vs Salisbury Park 43/100).
Which is more affordable, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Park?
Salisbury Park is more affordable, with a median house price of $729K versus $869K.
Which has better schools, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Park?
Salisbury Heights has a higher average school ICSEA (Salisbury Heights 985 vs Salisbury Park 973; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Park?
Salisbury Park has the higher transport score (Salisbury Heights 56/100 vs Salisbury Park 64/100).
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