Salisbury, SA: suburb profile

The population of Salisbury SA is 8,841 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury is $536 per week ($27,872 per year). Median rent in Salisbury is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Salisbury has a median age of 37 years, younger than the national median of 38. Salisbury has a population density of 1,937 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Salisbury is England. The most common religion is No religion (28.9% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Nepali. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury is $1,213.

There were 753 recorded offences in Salisbury in 2025-26, a rate of 85 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (433 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 Population

8,841 residents at the 2021 Census.

Salisbury Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$536/wk

$27,872 per year

Ranked 7,881 of 14,663

Median Rent

$260/wk

$1,127 per month

Ranked 5,884 of 14,663

Median Age

37years

1 years younger than the national median

Mortgage

$1,213/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.9 per bedroom

Salisbury Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.1% (4,431) Female 49.9% (4,412)

Population Density

1,937

people per km²

8,841 people · 4.6 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,318

Family income/wk

Salisbury Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Salisbury Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Salisbury, 48.0% are owned outright and 52.0% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

48.0%

Owned with mortgage

52.0%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Afghanistan
India
Cambodia
Iran
Germany
Croatia
Bangladesh

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

Salisbury Religion

No religion

28.9%

Catholic

16.9%

Islam

10.0%

Not stated

7.3%

Hinduism

6.9%

Anglican

4.6%

Baptist

4.3%

Buddhism

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Salisbury Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

53.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

19.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.8%

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
Italian
Arabic
Vietnamese
Punjabi
Khmer

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Salisbury Employment

Employed full-time

26.5% 1,720 people

Employed part-time

18.3% 1,187 people

Unemployed

5.8% 379 people

Not in labour force

49.3% 3,200 people

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

Salisbury Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.0%

Bachelor Degree

22.7%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

16.5%

Certificate I/II

6.0%

Postgraduate Degree

5.6%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.2%

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

Salisbury Occupation

Community & Personal Service

23.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.3%

Professionals

15.3%

Labourers

13.0%

Clerical & Administrative

11.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.1%

Managers

7.1%

Sales Workers

6.2%

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

Salisbury Field of Study

Society & Culture

21.0%

Management & Commerce

19.2%

Engineering

17.4%

Health

12.7%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Education

5.3%

Information Technology

4.9%

Architecture & Building

4.8%

Creative Arts

2.8%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.7%

Agriculture & Environment

1.4%

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

Salisbury Dwelling Types

Separate house

72.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

25.9%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salisbury Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.9%

$1-$149/wk

0.7%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$300-$399/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$500-$649/wk

7.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

10.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.9%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.3%

$4,000+/wk

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Salisbury Marital Status

Married

39.7% 2,853

Separated

3.9% 281

Divorced

11.4% 817

Widowed

7.5% 538

Never married

37.5% 2,692

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Salisbury Ancestry

English

25.4%

Australian

21.1%

Italian

7.3%

Scottish

5.1%

Irish

4.8%

German

4.0%

Filipino

2.4%

Vietnamese

2.4%

Australian Aboriginal

2.0%

Indian

1.6%

Chinese

1.4%

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 School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

28.5%

Secondary — Government

21.5%

Vocational Education

18.5%

Primary — Catholic

8.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.8%

Pre-school

6.4%

Secondary — Catholic

5.1%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.6%

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

Salisbury Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

11.0%

No need for assistance

89.0%

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

Salisbury Volunteering

Volunteer

10.1% 669

Not a volunteer

89.9% 5,986

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Salisbury Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

3.0%

$450-$599/mo

4.6%

$600-$799/mo

6.8%

$800-$999/mo

11.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

34.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

20.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

10.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

2.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Salisbury How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.2%

Did not go to work

9.6%

Car (passenger)

6.1%

Bus

4.0%

Walked only

2.0%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.4%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.4%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Train

0.1%

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

Salisbury Car Ownership

0 vehicles

13.4%

1 vehicle

44.9%

2 vehicles

28.3%

3 vehicles

8.4%

4+ vehicles

5.0%

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

Salisbury Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.4%

2 bedrooms

29.0%

3 bedrooms

52.4%

4 bedrooms

12.0%

5 bedrooms

1.5%

6+ bedrooms

0.6%

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

Salisbury Population Mobility

11.6%

moved in the last year

42.8%

moved in the last 5 years

10.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

48.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Salisbury Indigenous Population

2.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Salisbury Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

935

Diabetes

339

Arthritis

299

Asthma

269

Heart disease

237

Lung condition

206

Stroke

129

Cancer

115

Kidney disease

103

Dementia

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

Salisbury Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.1%

$1-$149/wk

4.4%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

8.0%

$400-$499/wk

5.5%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

11.2%

$800-$999/wk

14.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

2.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.2%

$3,500+/wk

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Salisbury Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

43.6%

Couple — no children

21.2%

Couple — no children under 15

14.6%

One parent — children under 15

11.1%

One parent — no children under 15

9.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Salisbury Military Service

Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 10

Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 9

Previously served

2.3% 157

Never served

97.4% 6,511

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Salisbury Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 920

Did not provide

86.1% 5,693

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salisbury Children Ever Born

No children

33.1%

1 child

14.4%

2 children

26.5%

3 children

15.6%

4 children

6.9%

5+ children

3.5%

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

Salisbury When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

200

1961–1970

351

1971–1980

183

1981–1990

198

1991–2000

163

2001–2010

669

2011–2015

815

2016

238

2017

151

2018

218

2019

317

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Salisbury Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

22.8%

15–29 hours

10.1%

30+ hours

9.0%

Did not do domestic work

40.2%

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

Salisbury Household Size

1 person

34.9%

2 persons

28.7%

3 persons

13.3%

4 persons

11.0%

5 persons

6.9%

6+ persons

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Salisbury Where Residents Moved From

Same address

7,189

Moved from SA

583

Moved — same area (SA2)

171

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

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

Salisbury Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.9%

Blended family — no other children

5.5%

Step family — no other children

5.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.2%

Other couple — children only

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Salisbury Crime Statistics

753 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

433

Assault

145

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Fraud

Other Against Person

Robbery

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Salisbury Schools

schools nearby

government

936

avg ICSEA score

10,835

total students

Gulfview Heights Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 384 students

993

ICSEA

St Augustine's Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 664 students

981

ICSEA

Thomas More College Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,132 students

973

ICSEA

Parafield Gardens Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 575 students

968

ICSEA

Salisbury Park Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 220 students

960

ICSEA

St Mary Magdalene's School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 185 students

958

ICSEA

Karrendi Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 259 students

955

ICSEA

Keller Road Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 239 students

941

ICSEA

Salisbury East High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,008 students

941

ICSEA

Riverdale Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 241 students

937

ICSEA

Parafield Gardens High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,277 students

928

ICSEA

Salisbury Downs Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 271 students

926

ICSEA

Lake Windemere B-6 School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 426 students

924

ICSEA

Madison Park School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 188 students

923

ICSEA

Salisbury Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 360 students

913

ICSEA

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).

All schools near Salisbury, with a map

Salisbury Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,029/wk

Median rent $260/wk

Rent to income 25.3%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Salisbury against your income

Your weekly income

About $4,459 a month

Median rent $260/wk

Left after rent $769/wk

Rent share 25.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Ferryden Park

Income: $548/wk Rent: $242/wk $18/wk less rent

Renown Park

Income: $640/wk Rent: $250/wk $10/wk less rent

Elizabeth East

Income: $481/wk Rent: $225/wk $35/wk less rent

Elizabeth Grove

Income: $453/wk Rent: $225/wk $35/wk less rent

Elizabeth

Income: $452/wk Rent: $230/wk $30/wk less rent

Elizabeth Vale

Income: $468/wk Rent: $233/wk $27/wk less rent

Elizabeth North

Income: $485/wk Rent: $240/wk $20/wk less rent

Whyalla Norrie

Income: $596/wk Rent: $180/wk $80/wk less rent

Salisbury vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Salisbury is $536 a week, 29% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 624th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $260 a week, $40 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 25.3% 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).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Salisbury	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$536/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,029/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$260/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,213/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	37	43	42
Rent share of household income	25.3%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Salisbury

The closest suburb to Salisbury is Salisbury Downs, 1.8 km away.

Salisbury Downs

1.8 km away · income $535/wk · rent $273/wk

Brahma Lodge

1.8 km away · income $521/wk · rent $290/wk

Salisbury Plain

1.9 km away · income $577/wk · rent $285/wk

Salisbury North

2.5 km away · income $540/wk · rent $260/wk

Salisbury Park

2.6 km away · income $606/wk · rent $275/wk

Paralowie

2.7 km away · income $678/wk · rent $305/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury

What is the population of Salisbury SA?

The population of Salisbury SA is 8,841 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,937 people per km².Salisbury is ranked #786 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Salisbury?

The median personal income in Salisbury SA is $536 per week, or $27,872 per year.The median household income is $1,029 per week.Family income is $1,318 per week.Salisbury is ranked #7,881 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Salisbury?

Median rent in Salisbury SA is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.Salisbury ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury SA is $1,213. 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 SA is 37 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salisbury a good suburb to live in?

Salisbury is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 8,841.The median income is $536/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41288. All dollar figures in AUD.