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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 PlainSalisbury
Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Overall6572
Transport7394
Education4039
Liveability7779

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

Demographics

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Population1,3338,841
Median age3737
Median household income (wk)$1,258$1,029
Bachelor degree or higher22.9%22.7%
Born in Australia62.8%52.1%
Avg household size2.62.5

Growth: Salisbury Plain Stable · Salisbury Moderate Growth

Property

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Median house price$713K$758K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available22.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$592$550
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.5%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Residential safety score535
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available373
Motor vehicle theft /100k975486
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)13,80419,749

Total incidents over time

Schools

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Total schools03
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available945

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

Transport

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Transport score7394
Train stations02
Bus stops1258
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)6845
Nearest train station (km)1.8 km150 m

Liveability

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets17
Cafes & restaurants07
Parks211
PlaygroundsData not available5
Swimming pools217
Medical GPs13
Distance to coast (km)10.0 km8.5 km
Distance to CBD (km)18.7 km18.7 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)2.2 km2.8 km

Population & growth

Salisbury PlainSalisbury
Population (2021)1,3338,841
Estimated 20251,3758,989
Projected 20411,4509,887
Annual growth rate0.78%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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Data sources

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