Salisbury NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Salisbury, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Salisbury NSW is 50 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury is $833 per week ($43,316 per year). Salisbury has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Salisbury has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury is $3,250.

There were 5 recorded offences in Salisbury in 2024-25, a rate of 100 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (2 offences).

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Salisbury Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salisbury Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$833/wk
$43,316 per year
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Median Rent
$0/wk
$0 per month
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Median Age
55years
17 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$3,250/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Salisbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (25) Female 50.0% (25)

Population Density

0.5
people per km²
50 people · 103.8 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,166
Family income/wk

Salisbury Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
35-39
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Salisbury Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
83.3% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
16.7% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Salisbury Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Salisbury Religion

No Religion
37.0%
Catholic
22.2%
Anglican
18.5%
Uniting Church
16.7%
Not stated
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salisbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
43.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
20.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Salisbury Employment

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Employed full-time
53.1% 26 people
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Not in labour force
46.9% 23 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Salisbury Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Certificate III/IV
28.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
23.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Salisbury Occupation

Managers
55.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
25.0%
Clerical & Administrative
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Salisbury Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
35.3%
Education
23.5%
Society & Culture
23.5%
Management & Commerce
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Salisbury Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salisbury Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk
38.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
23.1%
$4,000+/wk
38.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salisbury Marital Status

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Married
56.9% 29
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Separated
9.8% 5
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Widowed
7.8% 4
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Never married
25.5% 13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salisbury Ancestry

Australian
35.2%
English
32.4%
Irish
12.7%
German
9.9%
Scottish
9.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salisbury School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Salisbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
5.3% 5
No need for assistance
94.7% 90

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Salisbury Volunteering

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Volunteer
18.0% 9
Not a volunteer
82.0% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salisbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Walked only
30.0%
Did not go to work
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Salisbury Car Ownership

1 vehicle
20.0%
2 vehicles
48.0%
3 vehicles
16.0%
4+ vehicles
16.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Salisbury Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
66.7%
4 bedrooms
16.7%
5 bedrooms
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Salisbury Population Mobility

6.3%
moved in the last year
18.8%
moved in the last 5 years
60.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salisbury Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
84
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salisbury Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
5
Asthma
4
Mental health
4
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Salisbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.1%
$150-$299/wk
8.3%
$650-$799/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
25.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
16.7%
$3,500+/wk
13.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salisbury Family Structure

Couple — no children
40.0%
Couple — no children under 15
37.8%
One parent — no children under 15
8.9%
Couple — children under 15
6.7%
One parent — children under 15
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salisbury Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
32.6% 15
Did not provide
67.4% 31

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salisbury Children Ever Born

No children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Salisbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
29.1%
5–14 hours
25.5%
15–29 hours
5.5%
30+ hours
16.4%
Did not do domestic work
23.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Salisbury Household Size

1 person
20.0%
2 persons
65.0%
3 persons
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salisbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address
45
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Salisbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Salisbury Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 5 total

Weapons
2
Assault
1
Other Against Person
1
Theft
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2022
2023
2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Salisbury Rent Prices & Affordability

0%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,875/wk
Median Rent $0/wk
Rent-to-Income 0.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Salisbury

≈ $8,125/month
Median rent $0/wk
Left after rent $1,875/wk
Rent share

Salisbury vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury

What is the population of Salisbury NSW?

The population of Salisbury NSW is 50 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Salisbury?

The median personal income in Salisbury NSW is $833 per week, or $43,316 per year.The median household income is $1,875 per week.Family income is $2,166 per week.

What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury NSW is $3,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salisbury?

The median age in Salisbury NSW is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salisbury a good suburb to live in?

Salisbury is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 50.The median income is $833/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (0.0% 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: 13479. All dollar figures in AUD.