Salisbury Plain vs Salisbury
The verdict
Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $758K in Salisbury. Salisbury rates higher for transport (94 vs 73). Salisbury is closer to the coast (8.5 km vs 10.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salisbury rates higher (35 vs 5/100 in Salisbury Plain).
Scores
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 72 |
| Transport | 73 | 94 |
| Education | 40 | 39 |
| Liveability | 77 | 79 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,333 | 8,841 |
| Median age | 37 | 37 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,258 | $1,029 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.9% | 22.7% |
| Born in Australia | 62.8% | 52.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.6 | 2.5 |
Growth: Salisbury Plain Stable · Salisbury Moderate Growth
Property
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $713K | $758K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 22.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $592 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 5 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | Data not available | 373 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 975 | 486 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,804 | 19,749 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 945 |
See the full school list on each profile: Salisbury Plain · Salisbury
Transport
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 73 | 94 |
| Train stations | 0 | 2 |
| Bus stops | 12 | 58 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 68 | 45 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.8 km | 150 m |
Liveability
| Salisbury Plain | 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 | 2 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 17 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 3 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 10.0 km | 8.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 18.7 km | 18.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.2 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Salisbury Plain | Salisbury | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,333 | 8,841 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,375 | 8,989 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,450 | 9,887 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.78% | 0.42% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salisbury Plain or Salisbury?
Salisbury has the higher residential safety score (Salisbury Plain 5/100 vs Salisbury 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Salisbury Plain or Salisbury?
Salisbury Plain is more affordable, with a median house price of $713K versus $758K.
Which has better public transport, Salisbury Plain or Salisbury?
Salisbury has the higher transport score (Salisbury Plain 73/100 vs Salisbury 94/100).
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