Salisbury Park, SA: suburb profile
The population of Salisbury Park SA is 2,276 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury Park is $606 per week ($31,512 per year). Median rent in Salisbury Park is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Salisbury Park has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Salisbury Park has a population density of 1,481 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Salisbury Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (44.7% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Park is $1,257.
There were 78 recorded offences in Salisbury Park in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (32 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 Park Population
2,276 residents at the 2021 Census.
Salisbury Park Median Income & Rent
Salisbury Park Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Salisbury Park Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Salisbury Park Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Salisbury Park, 43.1% are owned outright and 56.9% 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
- Iran
- Germany
- China
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Salisbury Park Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Salisbury Park 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
- Nepali
- Greek
- Sinhalese
- Punjabi
- Arabic
- Other Chinese languages
- German
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Salisbury Park Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Salisbury Park Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Salisbury Park Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Salisbury Park Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Salisbury Park Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Salisbury Park Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Salisbury Park Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Salisbury Park 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 Park School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Salisbury Park Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Salisbury Park Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Salisbury Park Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Salisbury Park How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Salisbury Park Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Salisbury Park Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Salisbury Park Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Salisbury Park Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Salisbury Park Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Salisbury Park Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Salisbury Park Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Salisbury Park Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Salisbury Park Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Salisbury Park Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Salisbury Park When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Salisbury Park Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Salisbury Park Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Salisbury Park Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Salisbury Park Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Salisbury Park Crime Statistics
78 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Salisbury Park 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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22% 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 Park against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Salisbury Park vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Salisbury Park is $606 a week, 20% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 559th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $275 a week, $25 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 22.3% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Salisbury Park | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $606/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,231/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $275/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,257/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 41 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 22.3% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Salisbury Park
The closest suburb to Salisbury Park is Salisbury Plain, 1.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury Park
What is the population of Salisbury Park SA?
The population of Salisbury Park SA is 2,276 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,481 people per km².Salisbury Park is ranked #2,844 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Salisbury Park?
The median personal income in Salisbury Park SA is $606 per week, or $31,512 per year.The median household income is $1,231 per week.Family income is $1,433 per week.Salisbury Park is ranked #6,992 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Salisbury Park?
Median rent in Salisbury Park SA is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 22.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Salisbury Park ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury Park?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Park SA is $1,257. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Salisbury Park?
The median age in Salisbury Park SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Salisbury Park a good suburb to live in?
Salisbury Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 2,276.The median income is $606/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.3% 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: 41293. All dollar figures in AUD.