Salisbury Downs
SA 5108 · Salisbury
6,296 (2021) → 6,402 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Salisbury Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Salisbury, SA 5108, about 18km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $750K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 88/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Salisbury Downs has an overall score of 70/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 42/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: Vietnam (5%), England (4.7%), Afghanistan (2.89%), Philippines (2.57%), India (2.51%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (7.27%), Khmer (3.03%), Nepali (2.27%), Arabic (1.84%), Italian (1.84%)
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 973 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · CatholicICSEA 976
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 943
Nearby (within 10km)
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 978
- Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 974
- Parafield Gardens High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 930
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.7kmICSEA 991
- Garden CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.9kmICSEA 1028
- Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusSecondary · Independent · 2km
- Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · 2kmICSEA 997
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 918
- Salisbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 920
- Karrendi Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 943
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 891
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 918
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Salisbury Downs
Is Salisbury Downs safe?
Salisbury Downs has a residential safety score of 42/100, 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 10,959 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Salisbury Downs?
In Salisbury Downs, the median house price is $750K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Salisbury Downs from Adelaide CBD?
Salisbury Downs is about 17.6 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 43 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 955 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs has a transport score of 88/100, including 1 train station and 22 bus stops.