Overall score
Salisbury North
56.3/100
Salisbury
60.3/100
Salisbury North vs Salisbury, SA suburb comparison
Salisbury North for families and investment; Salisbury for retirees.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salisbury NorthSalisbury
Crime rate
Salisbury North
81.4 / 1k
Salisbury
161.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salisbury North
152
Salisbury
454
Population
Salisbury North
10,683
Salisbury
8,841
Metric leadSalisbury North 4Salisbury 51 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 retireesSalisbury
- Best for familiesSalisbury North
- Best for investmentSalisbury 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.3/100 | 60.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.8/100 | 49.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 81.4 / 1k | 161.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 8 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 40 | 63 |
| Walkability | 70.0/100 | 100.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 152 | 454 |
| Planning activity | 96 | 88 |
| Population | 10,683 | 8,841 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Salisbury North is an energetic metro established suburb where cafés and local life overlap, and Salisbury is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby.
Salisbury North 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 North, while Salisbury remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.