Suburbs Salisbury West

Victoria · Suburb Profile

Salisbury West VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Salisbury West VIC is 38 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salisbury West is $749 per week ($38,948 per year). Median rent in Salisbury West is $138 per week ($598 per month). Salisbury West has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Salisbury West has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury West is $740.

There were 4 recorded offences in Salisbury West in 2025-25, a rate of 105 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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📍 Salisbury West, Victoria — 36.5178°S, 143.9259°E

Crime: Low Med High

Salisbury West Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Salisbury West Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$749/wk
$38,948 per year
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Median Rent
$138/wk
$598 per month
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Median Age
46years
8 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$740/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Salisbury West Demographics

Gender Split

Male 37.5% (12) Female 62.5% (20)

Population Density

0.6
people per km²
38 people · 64.4 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,458
Family income/wk

Salisbury West Age Distribution

15-19
20-24
25-29
35-39
45-49
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Salisbury West Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.7% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.3% 7 dwellings

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

Salisbury West Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

Salisbury West Religion

No Religion
50.0%
Anglican
31.3%
Catholic
9.4%
Uniting Church
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salisbury West Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.8%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.5%

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

Salisbury West Employment

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Employed full-time
48.0% 12 people
⏰
Employed part-time
16.0% 4 people
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Not in labour force
36.0% 9 people

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

Salisbury West Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
43.8%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
37.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.8%

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

Salisbury West Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Clerical & Administrative
33.3%
Labourers
33.3%

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

Salisbury West Field of Study

Society & Culture
100.0%

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

Salisbury West Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Salisbury West Weekly Household Income

$2,500-$2,999/wk
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Salisbury West Marital Status

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Married
69.0% 20
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Divorced
17.2% 5
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Never married
13.8% 4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salisbury West Ancestry

English
43.9%
Australian
24.4%
Irish
17.1%
Scottish
7.3%
Other
7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salisbury West School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic
100.0%

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

Salisbury West Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
12.3% 8
✅
No need for assistance
87.7% 57

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

Salisbury West Volunteering

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Volunteer
26.7% 8
—
Not a volunteer
73.3% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salisbury West How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.6%
Walked only
29.4%

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

Salisbury West Car Ownership

2 vehicles
62.5%
3 vehicles
37.5%

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

Salisbury West Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
38.5%
4 bedrooms
61.5%

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

Salisbury West Population Mobility

0.0%
moved in the last year
36.7%
moved in the last 5 years
64.5%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Salisbury West Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
79
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salisbury West Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10

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

Salisbury West Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$500-$649/wk
19.0%
$650-$799/wk
42.9%
$800-$999/wk
14.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Salisbury West Family Structure

Couple — no children
50.0%
Couple — children under 15
40.6%
Couple — no children under 15
9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Salisbury West Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
31.3% 10
—
Did not provide
68.8% 22

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salisbury West Children Ever Born

No children
71.4%
2 children
28.6%

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

Salisbury West Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.4%
5–14 hours
10.7%
15–29 hours
35.7%
30+ hours
32.1%

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

Salisbury West Household Size

1 person
23.1%
2 persons
46.2%
4 persons
30.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Salisbury West Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Salisbury West Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 4 total

Theft
2
Assault
1
Drug Offences
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Salisbury West Rent Prices & Affordability

11%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,292/wk
Median Rent $138/wk
Rent-to-Income 10.7%

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

If you earn X in Salisbury West

≈ $5,599/month
Median rent $138/wk
Left after rent $1,154/wk
Rent share 10.7%

Salisbury West vs State & National Average

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Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $150/wk
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Pop: 19 Income: $575/wk Rent: $154/wk
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Pop: 19 Income: $725/wk Rent: $80/wk
Boxwood
Pop: 19 Income: $350/wk
Bulgana
Pop: 19 Income: $524/wk
Bullaharre
Pop: 19 Income: $900/wk Rent: $330/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury West

What is the population of Salisbury West VIC?

The population of Salisbury West VIC is 38 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Salisbury West?

The median personal income in Salisbury West VIC is $749 per week, or $38,948 per year.The median household income is $1,292 per week.Family income is $1,458 per week.

How much is rent in Salisbury West?

Median rent in Salisbury West VIC is $138 per week ($598 per month).Rent represents 10.7% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Salisbury West?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury West VIC is $740. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salisbury West?

The median age in Salisbury West VIC is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salisbury West a good suburb to live in?

Salisbury West is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 38.The median income is $749/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (10.7% 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: 22227. All dollar figures in AUD.