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 North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 72 |
| Transport | 73 | 94 |
| Education | 32 | 39 |
| Liveability | 74 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,683 | 8,841 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,068 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 15.7% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 65.4% | 52.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.5 |
Growth: Salisbury North Stable · Salisbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $681K | $758K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 20.5% | 22.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $547 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 55 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 328 | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 215 | 486 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,582 | 19,749 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 3 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 912 | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury North · Salisbury
Transport
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 40 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 73 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.6 km | 150 m |
Liveability
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 7 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 7 |
| Parks | 16 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 6 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 7.7 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 20.4 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.4 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury North | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,683 | 8,841 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,770 | 8,989 |
| Projected 2041 | 11,638 | 9,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.20% | 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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