Overall score
Salisbury East
38.9/100
Salisbury Heights
36.5/100
Salisbury East vs Salisbury Heights, SA Suburb Comparison
Salisbury East for investment and value; Salisbury Heights for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury EastSalisbury Heights
Crime rate
Salisbury East
39.4 / 1k
Salisbury Heights
26.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury East
156
Salisbury Heights
64
Population
Salisbury East
9,273
Salisbury Heights
4,488
Metric leadSalisbury East 8Salisbury Heights 31 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesSalisbury Heights
- Best for investmentSalisbury East
- Best for best valueSalisbury East
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury Heights
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 East | Salisbury Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 36.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.7/100 | 58.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 26.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 29 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 64 |
| Planning activity | 101 | 75 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 2.9% |
| Population | 9,273 | 4,488 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 5/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Salisbury East is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, and Salisbury Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Salisbury Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Salisbury East keeps a flatter suburban layout.
On the data, Salisbury East is stronger for housing affordability, schools and education options, and public transport access; Salisbury Heights answers with a quieter safety profile, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage.
Salisbury East suits families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Salisbury Heights is the stronger match for retirees.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.