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Salisbury North vs Salisbury

The verdict

Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $758K in Salisbury. Salisbury rates higher for transport (94 vs 73). Salisbury has a shorter estimated CBD commute (45 vs 73 min). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury North rates higher (55 vs 35/100 in Salisbury).

Scores

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Overall6172
Transport7394
Education3239
Liveability7479

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

Demographics

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Population10,6838,841
Median age3537
Median household income (wk)$1,068$1,029
Bachelor degree or higher15.7%22.7%
Born in Australia65.4%52.1%
Avg household size2.52.5

Growth: Salisbury North Stable · Salisbury Moderate Growth

Property

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Median house price$681K$758K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY20.5%22.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$547$550
Rental yield (house)3.8%3.5%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Residential safety score5535
Break & enter dwelling /100k328373
Motor vehicle theft /100k215486
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)7,58219,749

Total incidents over time

Schools

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Total schools43
Government41
Independent01
Average ICSEA912945

See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury North · Salisbury

Transport

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Transport score7394
Train stations02
Bus stops4058
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7345
Nearest train station (km)1.6 km150 m

Liveability

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets17
Cafes & restaurants07
Parks1611
Playgrounds45
Swimming pools617
Medical GPs03
Distance to coast (km)7.7 km8.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)20.4 km18.7 km
Nearest beach (km)8.6 kmData not available
Nearest hospital (km)3.4 km2.8 km

Population & growth

Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Population (2021)10,6838,841
Estimated 202510,7708,989
Projected 204111,6389,887
Annual growth rate0.20%0.42%

Common questions

Which is safer, Salisbury North or Salisbury?

Salisbury North has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury North 55/100 vs Salisbury 35/100).

Which is more affordable, Salisbury North or Salisbury?

Salisbury North is more affordable, with a median house price of $681K versus $758K.

Which has better schools, Salisbury North or Salisbury?

Salisbury has a higher average school ICSEA (Salisbury North 912 vs Salisbury 945; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Salisbury North or Salisbury?

Salisbury has the higher transport score (Salisbury North 73/100 vs Salisbury 94/100).

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Data sources

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