Salisbury South SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Salisbury South SA is 78 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury South is $366 per week ($19,032 per year). Median rent in Salisbury South is $309 per week ($1,339 per month). Salisbury South has a median age of 83 years, older than the national median of 38. Salisbury South has a population density of 37.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Salisbury South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (27% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German.

There were 22 recorded offences in Salisbury South in 2025-26, a rate of 282 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (10 offences).

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Salisbury South Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salisbury South Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$366/wk
$19,032 per year
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Median Rent
$309/wk
$1,339 per month
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Median Age
83years
45 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$0/mo
Avg household size: 1.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Salisbury South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 33.3% (24) Female 66.7% (48)

Population Density

37.9
people per km²
78 people · 2.1 km²

Households

1.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$725
Family income/wk

Salisbury South Age Distribution

60-64
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Salisbury South Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Salisbury South Country of Birth

England
45.7%
Australia
40.0%
Germany
14.3%

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

Salisbury South Religion

No Religion
26.7%
Anglican
26.7%
Catholic
21.3%
Christian (other)
12.0%
Lutheran
5.3%
Eastern Orthodox
4.0%
Not stated
4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salisbury South Education Level

Year 9 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
27.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.8%

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

Salisbury South Languages Spoken at Home

German
100.0%

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

Salisbury South Employment

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Not in labour force
100.0% 75 people

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

Salisbury South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
50.0%
Bachelor Degree
28.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
21.4%

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

Salisbury South Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk
21.1%
$400-$499/wk
21.1%
$500-$649/wk
36.8%
$650-$799/wk
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salisbury South Marital Status

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Married
19.2% 15
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Divorced
14.1% 11
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Widowed
47.4% 37
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Never married
19.2% 15

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salisbury South Ancestry

English
47.8%
Australian
20.7%
German
8.7%
Other
8.7%
Italian
5.4%
Irish
4.3%
Scottish
4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salisbury South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
81.6% 115
No need for assistance
18.4% 26

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

Salisbury South Volunteering

Not a volunteer
100.0% 76

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salisbury South Car Ownership

0 vehicles
76.9%
1 vehicle
23.1%

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

Salisbury South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
60.0%
2 bedrooms
40.0%

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

Salisbury South Population Mobility

17.6%
moved in the last year
74.4%
moved in the last 5 years
1.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salisbury South Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
150
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salisbury South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
32
Dementia
16
Lung condition
15
Diabetes
9
Arthritis
9
Heart disease
8
Kidney disease
7
Cancer
7
Stroke
6

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

Salisbury South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$300-$399/wk
80.8%
$500-$649/wk
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salisbury South Military Service

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Previously served
6.3% 5
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Never served
93.8% 75

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Salisbury South Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salisbury South Children Ever Born

No children
26.7%
2 children
53.3%
3 children
20.0%

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

Salisbury South When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951–1960
7
1961–1970
11
1981–1990
6

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

Salisbury South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
3.9%
5–14 hours
3.9%
Did not do domestic work
92.1%

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

Salisbury South Household Size

1 person
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salisbury South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
61
Moved from SA
8
Moved — same area (SA2)
3

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

Salisbury South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total

Theft
10
Property Damage
5
Break & Enter
4
Assault
3

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Salisbury South Schools

25
schools nearby
20
government
958
avg ICSEA score
13,961
total students
Endeavour College Independent
Secondary · 7-12 · 738 students
1083
ICSEA
Mawson Lakes School Government
Primary · R-6 · 716 students
1060
ICSEA
Tyndale Christian School Independent
Combined · R-12 · 1,498 students
1016
ICSEA
Gulfview Heights Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 384 students
993
ICSEA
Para Hills West Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 287 students
981
ICSEA
St Augustine's Parish School Catholic
Primary · R-6 · 664 students
981
ICSEA
Para Hills School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 269 students
978
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
Karrendi Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 259 students
955
ICSEA
Para Hills High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 670 students
948
ICSEA
Salisbury East High School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 1,008 students
941
ICSEA
Keller Road Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 239 students
941
ICSEA
Riverdale Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 241 students
937
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 25 schools

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Salisbury South Rent Prices & Affordability

59%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $525/wk
Median Rent $309/wk
Rent-to-Income 58.9%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in Salisbury South

≈ $2,275/month
Median rent $309/wk
Left after rent $216/wk
Rent share 58.9%

Salisbury South vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury South

What is the population of Salisbury South SA?

The population of Salisbury South SA is 78 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 37.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Salisbury South?

The median personal income in Salisbury South SA is $366 per week, or $19,032 per year.The median household income is $525 per week.Family income is $725 per week.

How much is rent in Salisbury South?

Median rent in Salisbury South SA is $309 per week ($1,339 per month).Rent represents 58.9% of household income, which is considered stressed.

What is the median age in Salisbury South?

The median age in Salisbury South SA is 83 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salisbury South a good suburb to live in?

Salisbury South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 78.The median income is $366/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (58.9% 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: 41295. All dollar figures in AUD.