Overall score
Salisbury Downs
58.2/100
Salisbury Plain
40.7/100
Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury Plain, SA suburb comparison
Salisbury Downs for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury DownsSalisbury Plain
Crime rate
Salisbury Downs
106.5 / 1k
Salisbury Plain
139.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury Downs
127
Salisbury Plain
77
Population
Salisbury Downs
6,296
Salisbury Plain
1,333
Metric leadSalisbury Downs 6Salisbury Plain 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSalisbury Downs
- Best for familiesSalisbury Downs
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury Downs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Salisbury Downs | Salisbury Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.2/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 66.4/100 | 81.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 106.5 / 1k | 139.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Public transport stops | 24 | 12 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 64.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 127 | 77 |
| Planning activity | 73 | 6 |
| Population | 6,296 | 1,333 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Salisbury Downs reads as a well-serviced metro mid-sized suburb with plenty happening nearby; Salisbury Plain is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap.
Salisbury Downs tends to lead on a quieter safety profile and public transport access, while Salisbury Plain stands out for housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Salisbury Downs, while Salisbury Plain remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.