Burton
SA 5110 · Salisbury
6,519 (2021) → 6,572 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Burton is a stable suburb in Salisbury, SA 5110, about 21km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $717K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 51/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Burton has an overall score of 43/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 62/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5110 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (5.2%), Cambodia (4.23%), England (2.87%), Afghanistan (2.35%), Philippines (1.99%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (7.96%), Khmer (6.92%), Nepali (1.26%), Punjabi (1.1%), Arabic (1.03%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 947 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
Nearby (within 10km)
- Lake Windemere B-6 SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 924
- Settlers Farm Campus R-6Primary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 951
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 909
- Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.8km
- Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 996
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 937
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 897
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government · 3.7km
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · Government · 4kmICSEA 967
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 907
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.3kmICSEA 926
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5kmICSEA 1000
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Burton
Is Burton safe?
Burton has a residential safety score of 62/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,323 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Burton?
In Burton, the median house price is $717K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Burton from Adelaide CBD?
Burton is about 21.3 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 76 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Burton?
Burton has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 946 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Burton?
Burton has a transport score of 51/100 and 28 bus stops.