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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
Salisbury South Median Income & Rent
Salisbury South Demographics
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Salisbury South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Salisbury South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Salisbury South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Salisbury South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Salisbury South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Salisbury South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Salisbury South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Salisbury South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Salisbury South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Salisbury South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Salisbury South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Salisbury South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Salisbury South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Salisbury South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Salisbury South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Salisbury South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Salisbury South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Salisbury South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Salisbury South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Salisbury South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Salisbury South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Salisbury South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Salisbury South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Salisbury South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Salisbury South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Salisbury South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Salisbury South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 22 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Salisbury South Schools
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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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.