Overall score
Salisbury North
56.6/100
Salisbury Park
40.3/100
Salisbury North vs Salisbury Park, SA suburb comparison
Salisbury North for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury NorthSalisbury Park
Crime rate
Salisbury North
74.3 / 1k
Salisbury Park
76.8 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury North
152
Salisbury Park
35
Population
Salisbury North
10,683
Salisbury Park
2,276
Metric leadSalisbury North 8Salisbury Park 11 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 North
- Best for best valueSalisbury North
- Best for best schoolsSalisbury North
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 North | Salisbury Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.6/100 | 40.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.8/100 | 76.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 74.3 / 1k | 76.8 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 17 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 25.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 35 |
| Planning activity | 91 | 20 |
| Population | 10,683 | 2,276 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Salisbury North is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Salisbury Park is a settled metro smaller community that keeps everyday living grounded and accessible.
Salisbury North pulls ahead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, whereas Salisbury Park is the better pick for a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Salisbury North, while Salisbury Park remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.