SA · Salisbury Council
Salisbury Downs, SA, 5108
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Desirability index
#288 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Salisbury Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Salisbury area, home to around 6,296 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 690 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 109.6 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $520 (flats $312, houses $550), median house prices near $845,000 (up 28% recently), 7 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 6,296
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,134
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 99 of 2,395
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 47.4%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 205 / 307 / 159
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $312.5
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $550
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $520
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 45
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $845,000
- Median price change
- +27.9%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 690
- Against the person
- 109
- Against property
- 581
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 109.6
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 87th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 606
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental70
- Other Theft177
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury62
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
- Theft From Shop203
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 7 (5 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 937
- Access for Learning (Targeted Learning Services)38-40 Riverview DriveSupport Services
- Better Behaviour Centre Salisbury Downs39 Paramount RoadSupport Services
- Disability Unit Riverdale PS15 de Mille StreetSpecialist Facilities
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 937
- Riverview Preschool Centre44-48 Riverview DrivePreschools
- Salisbury Downs Preschool Centre12 Donegal StreetPreschools
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 926
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · ICSEA 973
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 41 Salisbury Hwy - South East side
- Stop 41 Salisbury Hwy - West side
- Stop 42 Salisbury Hwy - East side
- Stop 42P Kings Rd - North East side
- Stop 44 Salisbury Hwy - South East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Mayo Cr20 Oct 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Spains Rd20 Oct 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Thompson Av20 Oct 2025 – 16 Jul 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Arnhem Ct14 Apr 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
366 planning-related records
2026· 57 proposals
June 2026
- Commercial land division creating three (3) community title with existing buildings to remain1 -9 HOLLYWOOD BVD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Two (2) Verandahs12 DELTA CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Community Title land division. One allotment into two Allotments in line with Land Use Application ID 2600719124 GALWAY CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Single storey group dwelling with associated fences and retaining exceeding 2.1mUNIT 13 20 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 14 20 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Domestic Shed43 LESLIE MCINTYRE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Verandah1 ST PETERS PL SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Land Division 1 - 23 FINCHLEY CL SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge11 CARLOW ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
May 2026
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree in verge19 KERRY ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Three single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement37 ARMAGH CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Proposed additions and alterations to rear of existing dwelling21 TAARNBY DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey DwellingUNIT 3 20 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Land Division (Creation of Two (2) Allotments from One (1) Existing Allotment)1 DELTA CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 3 7 O'CONNELL ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Three (3) single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement and the removal of a Regulated tree on road reserve19 KINGS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Land division (creation of three (3) allotments from one (1) existing allotment in association with land use DA 25038635)57 MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
April 2026
- Land division1 into 3 allotments l12 LIMERICK ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Three (3) Single Storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement with retaining walls and fencing4 DOWN CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Two (2) Single Storey Detached Dwellings30 UNIVERSAL RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Land Division (Creation of Two (2) Allotments from One (1) Allotment)97 -99 MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Group Dwelling in the form of Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 68 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey DwellingLOT 60 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 34 ARMAGH CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
March 2026
- Domestic shed6 ARNHEM CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Torrens Title Land Division 1 into 3 allotments in line with land use DA 250384554 MAYO CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree on Council Verge (Front of 10 Mette Court)10 METTE CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling3A MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Division12 LESLIE MCINTYRE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling (Lot 1)11 HEIDENREICH AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and associated combined Retaining and Fencing taller than 2.1m5B MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing. Associated carport to existing dwelling.24 GALWAY CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Land Division one allotment into three6 MAYO CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling19 HEIDENREICH AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey DwellingLOT 69 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and Fencing Over 2.1mLOT 61 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
February 2026
- Carport18 METTE CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Residential Land Division - 1 into 2 and Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree11 HEIDENREICH AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- (Lot 66) Group Dwelling in the form of Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing exceeding 2.1m20 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Group Dwelling in the form of Detached DwellingLOT 71 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
2025· 86 proposals
86 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 78 proposals
78 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 46 proposals
46 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 52 proposals
52 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 43 proposals
43 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
66 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- St. George’s BakehouseBakery
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bench
- Bus stop (4)
- Stop 41 Kings Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Kings Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Salisbury Highway - South East sideBus stop
- Stop 41 Salisbury Highway - West sideBus stop
- Stop 41P Kings Road - North East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 13.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #288 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- (Lot 66) Group Dwelling in the form of Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing exceeding 2.1mplanning20 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Torrens Title Land Divisionplanning12 LESLIE MCINTYRE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 19 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning18 METTE CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 26 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Commercial land division creating three (3) community title with existing buildings to remainplanning1 -9 HOLLYWOOD BVD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Community Title land division. One allotment into two Allotments in line with Land Use Application ID 26007191planning24 GALWAY CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Detached dwelling with associated retaining walls and fencing. Associated carport to existing dwelling.planning24 GALWAY CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 15 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Domestic Shedplanning43 LESLIE MCINTYRE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 04 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
- Domestic shedplanning6 ARNHEM CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 28 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Group Dwelling in the form of Detached DwellingplanningLOT 71 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 25 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Group Dwelling in the form of Single Storey Detached DwellingplanningLOT 68 SCARFO DR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Lodged 09 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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