Overall score
Salisbury East
38.9/100
Salisbury Park
29.5/100
Salisbury East vs Salisbury Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Salisbury East for retirees and families; Salisbury Park for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury EastSalisbury Park
Crime rate
Salisbury East
39.4 / 1k
Salisbury Park
70.6 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury East
156
Salisbury Park
37
Population
Salisbury East
9,273
Salisbury Park
2,276
Metric leadSalisbury East 8Salisbury Park 22 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 retireesSalisbury East
- Best for familiesSalisbury East
- Best for best valueSalisbury East
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury Park
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 Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.9/100 | 29.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 72.7/100 | 69.4/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 70.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 3 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 17 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 156 | 37 |
| Planning activity | 102 | 23 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 4.4% |
| Population | 9,273 | 2,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Salisbury East is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Salisbury Park is a metro smaller community with a gently premium housing feel and familiar suburban calm.
Salisbury East tends to lead on a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access, while Salisbury Park stands out for housing affordability, tree cover and green space, and a calmer planning outlook.
Salisbury East suits families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Salisbury Park 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.