Salisbury North
SA 5108 · Salisbury
10,683 (2021) → 10,770 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Salisbury North is a stable suburb in Salisbury, SA 5108, about 20km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $681K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 73/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Salisbury North has an overall score of 61/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 55/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5108 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.58%), Philippines (2.13%), Vietnam (2%), Myanmar (1.62%), Afghanistan (1.6%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (2.7%), Nepali (2.55%), Khmer (1.53%), Arabic (1.37%), Tagalog (1.13%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Lake Windemere B-6 SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 924
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 907
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 897
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government
Nearby (within 10km)
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · 1kmICSEA 909
- Indie School Salisbury CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.6km
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 937
- Temple Christian College - Bethany CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.7km
- Bethany Christian School IncorporatedPrimary · Independent · 2.7kmICSEA 996
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 926
- Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 946
- St Augustine's Parish SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 981
- Salisbury Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 913
- Settlers Farm Campus R-6Primary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 951
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 967
- Elizabeth South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 860
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
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
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
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
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 Salisbury North
Is Salisbury North safe?
Salisbury North has a residential safety score of 55/100, 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 7,582 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Salisbury North?
In Salisbury North, the median house price is $681K. Median weekly house rent is $547.
How far is Salisbury North from Adelaide CBD?
Salisbury North is about 20.4 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 73 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Salisbury North?
Salisbury North has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 909 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Salisbury North?
Salisbury North has a transport score of 73/100 and 40 bus stops.