Salisbury Heights vs Salisbury Plain
The verdict
Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $869K in Salisbury Heights. Salisbury Plain rates higher for liveability (77 vs 50). Salisbury Plain is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 12.1 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury Heights rates higher (80 vs 5/100 in Salisbury Plain).
Scores
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 65 |
| Transport | 56 | 73 |
| Education | 39 | 40 |
| Liveability | 50 | 77 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,488 | 1,333 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,795 | $1,258 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.7% | 22.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.1% | 62.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.6 |
Growth: Salisbury Heights Stable · Salisbury Plain Stable
Property
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $869K | $713K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 27.2% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $622 | $592 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 80 | 5 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 178 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 111 | 975 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,231 | 13,804 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 985 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Heights · Salisbury Plain
Transport
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 56 | 73 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 29 | 12 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 72 | 68 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 3.8 km | 1.8 km |
Liveability
| Salisbury Heights | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 5 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 12.1 km | 10.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 19.9 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.5 km | 2.2 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,488 | 1,333 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,631 | 1,375 |
| Projected 2041 | 4,882 | 1,450 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.79% | 0.78% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Salisbury Heights has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Heights 80/100 vs Salisbury Plain 5/100).
Which is more affordable, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $869K.
Which has better public transport, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Salisbury Plain has the higher transport score (Salisbury Heights 56/100 vs Salisbury Plain 73/100).
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