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Salisbury Park vs Salisbury Plain

The verdict

Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $729K in Salisbury Park. Salisbury Plain rates higher for transport (73 vs 64). Salisbury Plain is closer to the coast (10.0 km vs 11.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury Park rates higher (43 vs 5/100 in Salisbury Plain).

Scores

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Overall5965
Transport6473
Education3640
Liveability7377

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

Demographics

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Population2,2761,333
Median age4137
Median household income (wk)$1,231$1,258
Bachelor degree or higher17.7%22.9%
Born in Australia66.7%62.8%
Avg household size2.52.6

Growth: Salisbury Park Stable · Salisbury Plain Stable

Property

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Median house price$729K$713K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoY16.5%Data not available
Median rent — house (wk)$550$592
Rental yield (house)3.5%Data not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Residential safety score435
Break & enter dwelling /100k308Data not available
Motor vehicle theft /100k483975
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)7,60113,804

Total incidents over time

Schools

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Total schools10
Government10
Independent00
Average ICSEA973Data not available

See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Park · Salisbury Plain

Transport

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Transport score6473
Train stations00
Bus stops1712
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)7268
Nearest train station (km)2.4 km1.8 km

Liveability

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks42
Playgrounds1Data not available
Swimming poolsData not available2
Medical GPs01
Distance to coast (km)11.0 km10.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)19.9 km18.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)1.3 km2.2 km

Population & growth

Salisbury ParkSalisbury Plain
Population (2021)2,2761,333
Estimated 20252,3491,375
Projected 20412,4761,450
Annual growth rate0.79%0.78%

Common questions

Which is safer, Salisbury Park or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury Park has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Park 43/100 vs Salisbury Plain 5/100).

Which is more affordable, Salisbury Park or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $729K.

Which has better public transport, Salisbury Park or Salisbury Plain?

Salisbury Plain has the higher transport score (Salisbury Park 64/100 vs Salisbury Plain 73/100).

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Data sources

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