Overall score
Salisbury East
61.7/100
Salisbury
60.3/100
Salisbury East vs Salisbury, SA suburb comparison
Salisbury East for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury EastSalisbury
Crime rate
Salisbury East
39.4 / 1k
Salisbury
161.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury East
124
Salisbury
454
Population
Salisbury East
9,273
Salisbury
8,841
Metric leadSalisbury East 6Salisbury 31 tiedacross 10 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 East
- Best for investmentSalisbury East
- Best for best valueSalisbury East
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury East
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 61.7/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 76.2/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 39.4 / 1k | 161.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 63 |
| Walkability | 76.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 124 | 454 |
| Planning activity | 84 | 87 |
| Population | 9,273 | 8,841 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Salisbury East is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby, while Salisbury is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Salisbury East tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Salisbury stands out for public transport access and walkability.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Salisbury East, while Salisbury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.