Salisbury Plains NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Salisbury Plains NSW is 61 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury Plains is $788 per week ($40,976 per year). Median rent in Salisbury Plains is $42 per week ($182 per month). Salisbury Plains has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Salisbury Plains has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Plains is $559.

There were 2 recorded offences in Salisbury Plains in 2024-25, a rate of 33 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Salisbury Plains Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salisbury Plains Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$788/wk
$40,976 per year
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Median Rent
$42/wk
$182 per month
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Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$559/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Salisbury Plains Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (33) Female 47.6% (30)

Population Density

0.3
people per km²
61 people · 235.6 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$2,124
Family income/wk

Salisbury Plains Age Distribution

10-14
15-19
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Salisbury Plains Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
58.8% 10 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
41.2% 7 dwellings

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

Salisbury Plains Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Salisbury Plains Religion

No Religion
36.8%
Catholic
35.1%
Anglican
14.0%
Uniting Church
8.8%
Baptist
5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salisbury Plains Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
34.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.5%

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

Salisbury Plains Employment

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Employed full-time
50.0% 24 people
Employed part-time
16.7% 8 people
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Not in labour force
33.3% 16 people

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

Salisbury Plains Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
46.7%
Bachelor Degree
33.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

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

Salisbury Plains Occupation

Managers
57.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
21.4%
Clerical & Administrative
21.4%

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

Salisbury Plains Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
37.0%
Education
18.5%
Management & Commerce
18.5%
Creative Arts
14.8%
Society & Culture
11.1%

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

Salisbury Plains Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salisbury Plains Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
31.6%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
15.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
15.8%
$4,000+/wk
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salisbury Plains Marital Status

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Married
84.8% 39
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Never married
15.2% 7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salisbury Plains Ancestry

English
39.0%
Australian
28.0%
Irish
17.1%
Aboriginal Australianralian
6.1%
German
4.9%
Scottish
4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salisbury Plains School & University Attendance

Secondary — Other Non-Govt
100.0%

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

Salisbury Plains Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 120

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

Salisbury Plains Volunteering

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Volunteer
54.7% 29
Not a volunteer
45.3% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salisbury Plains How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
50.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
16.7%
Walked only
16.7%
Did not go to work
16.7%

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

Salisbury Plains Car Ownership

1 vehicle
14.3%
2 vehicles
42.9%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
28.6%

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

Salisbury Plains Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
73.7%
4 bedrooms
26.3%

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

Salisbury Plains Population Mobility

5.2%
moved in the last year
0.0%
moved in the last 5 years
2.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
74.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salisbury Plains Indigenous Population

4.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
5
Indigenous residents
113
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salisbury Plains Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
4
Asthma
4

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

Salisbury Plains Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$300-$399/wk
11.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.9%
$650-$799/wk
13.3%
$800-$999/wk
6.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
15.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salisbury Plains Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
32.0%
Couple — no children under 15
18.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salisbury Plains Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.8% 8
Did not provide
85.2% 46

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salisbury Plains Children Ever Born

No children
25.0%
3 children
25.0%
4 children
50.0%

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

Salisbury Plains Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.9%
5–14 hours
20.7%
15–29 hours
19.0%
30+ hours
8.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.9%

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

Salisbury Plains Household Size

1 person
21.4%
2 persons
53.6%
3 persons
14.3%
4 persons
10.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salisbury Plains Where Residents Moved From

Same address
55
Moved from NSW
3

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

Salisbury Plains Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Salisbury Plains Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2024

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

Salisbury Plains Rent Prices & Affordability

2%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,916/wk
Median Rent $42/wk
Rent-to-Income 2.2%

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

If you earn X in Salisbury Plains

≈ $8,303/month
Median rent $42/wk
Left after rent $1,874/wk
Rent share 2.2%

Salisbury Plains vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury Plains

What is the population of Salisbury Plains NSW?

The population of Salisbury Plains NSW is 61 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Salisbury Plains?

The median personal income in Salisbury Plains NSW is $788 per week, or $40,976 per year.The median household income is $1,916 per week.Family income is $2,124 per week.

How much is rent in Salisbury Plains?

Median rent in Salisbury Plains NSW is $42 per week ($182 per month).Rent represents 2.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury Plains?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury Plains NSW is $559. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salisbury Plains?

The median age in Salisbury Plains NSW is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salisbury Plains a good suburb to live in?

Salisbury Plains is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 61.The median income is $788/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (2.2% 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: 13480. All dollar figures in AUD.