Salisbury Downs, SA: suburb profile
The population of Salisbury Downs SA is 6,296 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury Downs is $535 per week ($27,820 per year). Median rent in Salisbury Downs is $273 per week ($1,183 per month). Salisbury Downs has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Salisbury Downs has a population density of 2,248 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Salisbury Downs is England. The most common religion is No religion (34.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Downs is $1,300.
There were 325 recorded offences in Salisbury Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 52 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (195 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
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Salisbury Downs Population
6,296 residents at the 2021 Census.
Salisbury Downs Median Income & Rent
Salisbury Downs Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Salisbury Downs Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Salisbury Downs Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Salisbury Downs, 44.2% are owned outright and 55.8% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Afghanistan
- India
- Cambodia
- Germany
- Iran
- China
- Fiji
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Salisbury Downs Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Salisbury Downs Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
- Vietnamese
- Khmer
- Nepali
- Arabic
- Italian
- Persian
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Salisbury Downs Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Salisbury Downs Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Salisbury Downs Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Salisbury Downs Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Salisbury Downs Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Salisbury Downs Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Salisbury Downs Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Salisbury Downs Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Salisbury Downs School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Salisbury Downs Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Salisbury Downs Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Salisbury Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Salisbury Downs How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Salisbury Downs Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Salisbury Downs Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Salisbury Downs Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Salisbury Downs Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Salisbury Downs Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Salisbury Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Salisbury Downs Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Salisbury Downs Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Salisbury Downs Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Salisbury Downs Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Salisbury Downs When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Salisbury Downs Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Salisbury Downs Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Salisbury Downs Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Salisbury Downs Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Salisbury Downs Crime Statistics
325 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Salisbury Downs Schools
Showing 15 of 22 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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24% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Salisbury Downs against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Salisbury Downs vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Salisbury Downs is $535 a week, 30% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 627th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $273 a week, $27 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 24.1% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 37, 6 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Salisbury Downs | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $535/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,134/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $273/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,300/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 37 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 24.1% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Salisbury Downs
The closest suburb to Salisbury Downs is Parafield Gardens, 1.6 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury Downs
What is the population of Salisbury Downs SA?
The population of Salisbury Downs SA is 6,296 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2,248 people per km².Salisbury Downs is ranked #1,234 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Salisbury Downs?
The median personal income in Salisbury Downs SA is $535 per week, or $27,820 per year.The median household income is $1,134 per week.Family income is $1,367 per week.Salisbury Downs is ranked #7,888 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Salisbury Downs?
Median rent in Salisbury Downs SA is $273 per week ($1,183 per month).Rent represents 24.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Salisbury Downs ranks #5,644 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury Downs?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Downs SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Salisbury Downs?
The median age in Salisbury Downs SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Salisbury Downs a good suburb to live in?
Salisbury Downs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 6,296.The median income is $535/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41289. All dollar figures in AUD.