Overall score
Robertson
38.1/100
Salisbury
71.9/100
Salisbury for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Robertson
38.1/100
Salisbury
71.9/100
Crime rate
Robertson
47.5 / 1k
Salisbury
38.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robertson
37
Salisbury
187
Population
Robertson
4,749
Salisbury
6,790
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
Robertson is a practical metro mid-sized suburb with approachable housing and suburban calm, while Salisbury is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by. Robertson sits in a middle-ring position, whereas Salisbury is closer to the city centre.
Robertson pulls ahead on good access to parks, whereas Salisbury is the better pick for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile. On housing, Robertson sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Salisbury.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Salisbury, while Robertson remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.