Median house price
$845k
+28% change
SA · Salisbury Council
Salisbury Downs, 5108
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,481
Growth (1 yr)
+0.5%
Growth (5 yr)
+1.7%
Median age
37
Median income
$1,134/wk
Employment rate
47.4%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$845,000
Languages at home
40.7%non-English
Most common: Vietnamese, Khmer, Nepali
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Salisbury Downs is a practical mid-sized suburb in Salisbury Council, well placed for families who want metro access without the inner-city squeeze. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with plenty of young families in the mix. This is a strongly multicultural suburb: overseas-born and multilingual households make up much of the community.
There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby. Parks and open space are a real strength relative to many metro suburbs, easy for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Most routine trips are on foot, while buses cover longer journeys across the metro area.
Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range. Reported crime has been falling recently.
Against similar metro suburbs, growth momentum stand out and the overall desirability rating is good, with community and employment less decisive.
At a glance
Salisbury Downs snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$520/wk
Houses $550 · Units $313
Population (ERP)
6,481
+0.5% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
4.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#17
among Metro Adelaide · Growth area
Safety
87th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
54th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
32nd
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 58.2/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 10% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1208th in Australia
- State rank
- 69th in SA
- Peer rank
- #17 among Metro Adelaide · Growth area suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #49 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
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.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
6,481(June 2025)
+0.5% annual · +1.7% over 5 years · 54th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.5%
- 5-year growth
- +1.7%
- Change in 1 year
- +33
- Change in 5 years
- +106
- Growth rank in SA
- 54th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~6,850), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 1,818 / 307 / 159
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 690
- Against the person
- 109
- Against property
- 581
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 58 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 606
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -34.5%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental70
- Other Theft177
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury62
- Theft From Motor Vehicle26
- Theft From Shop203
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 5 (5 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (8 schools)
- 967.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 32th
School list
- Salisbury Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 926 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 45% · 271 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.2 km awayView on My School →
- Thomas More CollegeSecondary · Catholic · ICSEA 973 · 35th percentile · LBOTE 55% · 1,132 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.0 km awayView on My School →
- Riverdale Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 937 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 33% · 241 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- The Pines SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 967 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 71% · 671 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.5 km awayView on My School →
- Holy Family Catholic SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1000 · 47th percentile · LBOTE 61% · 539 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Parafield Gardens High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 928 · 17th percentile · LBOTE 52% · 1,277 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Parafield Gardens Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 968 · 32th percentile · LBOTE 64% · 575 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- Garden CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1029 · 59th percentile · LBOTE 98% · 351 students · Top SEA quarter 16% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Access for Learning (Targeted Learning Services)38-40 Riverview DriveSupport Services
- Better Behaviour Centre Salisbury Downs39 Paramount RoadSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
24 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 41 Salisbury Hwy - South East side
- Stop 42 Salisbury Hwy - East side
- Stop 42P Kings Rd - North East side
- Stop 44 Salisbury Hwy - South East side
- Stop 45A Spains Rd - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
127 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
5 restaurants · 4 cafes · 2 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 5 fast food · 1 bakeries · 3 playgrounds · 1 sports centres
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 1 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 24 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.64
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.38
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0.16
Food & drink(15)
- St. George’s BakehouseBakery
- Boost JuiceCafe
- First Things First CoffeeCafe
- Gong ChaCafe
- Jive CafeCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Golden ChookFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- Yiros TimeFast food
- Ba-Mi VietnameseRestaurant
- Guzman y GomezRestaurant
- Pizza HutRestaurant
Winzor Street
- Rama PizzaRestaurant
- SilverSwanRestaurant
Shopping(6)
- Convenience store
- Woolworths MetroGoConvenience store
- ColesSupermarket
122-200 Winzor Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(1)
- Thomas More CollegeSchool
23 Amsterdam Crescent, Salisbury Downs
Health & services(3)
- Harmonie Medical ClinicClinic
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
- Star Discount ChemistPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(8)
- Anytime FitnessGym
- Fernwood FitnessGym
- Park
- Playground (3)
- Salisbury West Sports ClubSports centre
- Sports field
Transport(27)
27 bus stops
Other(25)
- BWSAlcohol
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Bench
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
155-185 Winzor Street
- mycar Tyre & AutoCar repair
- Happy WashCar wash
- The Salvation ArmyCharity
- TargetDepartment Store
- Garden (7)
- Wendy's Milk BarIce Cream
- Hollywood PlazaMall
- Hollywood Plaza NewsagencyNewsagent
- Parking (39)
- PetstockPet
Salisbury Downs
- Ampol Salisbury DownsPetrol station
- OTR Salisbury DownsPetrol station
- Woolworths PetrolPetrol station
- Australia PostPost Box
- Australia PostPost office
- Salisbury Primary Health Care ServicesRehabilitation
- Shelter
- Taxi Rank Centro HollywoodTaxi
- Cheap as ChipsVariety Store
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- EB GamesVideo Games
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Northern Endoscopy Centre (2.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Day Only Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 338
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 52.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 71 proposals
August 2026
- Construction of a Residential Flat Building Complex Comprising One Hundred and Ninety-Eight (198) Dwellings Across Six (6) Buildings, including the Removal of Ten (10) Regulated Trees (including Two (2) Street Trees) and Two (2) Significant Trees, with Shared Basement and At-Grade Carparking, Landscaping, and Associated Civil Works116 -120 WINZOR ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108;116 -126 SPAINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108;122 -200 WINZOR ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Carport28 KERRY ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- External Signage, Freestanding Canopy, Internal Alterations to Existing Building and Modification of Access onto Arnhem Court316 SALISBURY HWY SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Three (3) Detached Dwellings with One on a Battleaxe Lot with Fencing Over 2.1m27 DUBLIN AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Variation of Development Application 25038635 to remove Res 1 part of the same development application57 MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
July 2026
- Land Division one (1) into three (3) Division is based on approved DA 260107774 DOWN CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Remove 1 regulated tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)29 KARUNGI CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Change of use of one bulky goods outlet tenancy to indoor recreation facility, including internal building work and fit-out and associated advertisements1 -9 HOLLYWOOD BVD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Land Division (Creation of Three (3) Allotments from One (1) Existing Allotment)19 KINGS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Change of use from shed to detached dwelling addition in the form of a home office / rumpus room including internal building works.20 BREDA CT SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- domestic storage shed43 LESLIE MCINTYRE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Variation of Development Application 22028858 - increase enrolment capacity from 1300 to 1550 students23 -29 AMSTERDAM CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108;42 -44 AMSTERDAM CR SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Ancillary accommodation (rumpus room) and verandah17 WATERFORD ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
- Outbuilding11 CORK ST SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Decision Made
- Variation to Development Application DA 25006765 to include one (1) single-storey dwelling on 57 Martins Road as part of the approved group dwelling development2 LUKE AV SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108;57 MARTINS RD SALISBURY DOWNS SA 5108Under Assessment
June 2026
- 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 5108Decision Made
- 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 5108Decision Made
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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
5 active roadworks / incidents
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Mayo Cr20 Oct 2025 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Thompson Av20 Oct 2025 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Spains Rd20 Oct 2025 – 17 Aug 2026
- MowingSalisbury Highway, Arnhem Ct14 Apr 2026 – 17 Aug 2026
- Rail Track MaintenanceKings Road, Lakeview Dr28 Feb 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Spence
- Member of Parliament
- Matt BURNELL (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 138,898
- Turnout (2025)
- 87.5%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +2.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 34.7%Labor 65.3%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 2.2 km away).
Coalition 28.7%Labor 71.3%
6.0 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -0.1 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- Salisbury DownsLabor 71.6% · Coalition 28.4% TPP (2025)0.3 km away
- Salisbury Downs WestLabor 69.1% · Coalition 30.9% TPP (2025)1.3 km away
- Parafield Gardens Central (Spence)Labor 69.8% · Coalition 30.2% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Parafield Gardens North West (Spence)Labor 72.7% · Coalition 27.3% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- SalisburyLabor 71.4% · Coalition 28.6% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
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