Salisbury
SA 5108 · Salisbury
8,841 (2021) → 8,989 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Salisbury is a moderate growth suburb in Salisbury, SA 5108, about 19km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $758K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 94/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Salisbury has an overall score of 72/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 5108 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (4.19%), Myanmar (3.85%), Afghanistan (3.74%), Nepal (3.33%), India (2.28%)
Top languages: Nepali (7.97%), Italian (2.99%), Vietnamese (2.22%), Arabic (1.93%), Khmer (1.27%)
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 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Augustine's Parish SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 981
- Salisbury Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 913
- Indie School Salisbury CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Salisbury High SchoolSecondary · Government · 0.9kmICSEA 907
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para CampusCombined · Government · 1.2km
- Salisbury North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 897
- Brahma Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 906
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 926
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 973
- Paralowie SchoolCombined · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 909
- Salisbury Park Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 960
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 937
- Salisbury East High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 941
- Tyndale Christian SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 1016
- Madison Park SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 923
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
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
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
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights 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
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Salisbury
Is Salisbury safe?
Salisbury has a residential safety score of 35/100, 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 19,749 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Salisbury?
In Salisbury, the median house price is $758K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Salisbury from Adelaide CBD?
Salisbury is about 18.7 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 45 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Salisbury?
Salisbury has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Salisbury?
Salisbury has a transport score of 94/100, including 2 train stations and 58 bus stops.