Salisbury North
Statistical Area - sa2

Population growth drivers in Salisbury North are strong compared to national averages based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Salisbury North's population was 18,487 in the 2021 Census. By November 2025, it had increased to around 19,182, a rise of 695 people (3.8%). This growth is inferred from ABS estimates: 19,037 residents as of June 2024 and an additional 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was 612 persons per square kilometer in November 2025. Salisbury North's growth rate exceeded its SA3 area (3.7%), making it a regional growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projected demographic shifts suggest the area will grow by 2,244 persons to 2041, recording a total gain of 10.7% over those 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Salisbury North when compared nationally

Salisbury North has recorded approximately 34 residential properties granted approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25174 homes were approved, with an additional 12 approved so far in FY26. On average, for every home built over these five years, there have been around four new residents per year, indicating significant demand exceeding supply.

New properties are constructed at an average value of $204,000, which is below regional norms, reflecting more affordable housing options. This financial year has seen $410.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury North shows roughly half the construction activity per person and places among the 38th percentile of areas assessed nationally, indicating limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. Recent construction comprises 87% detached houses and 13% medium and high-density housing, preserving the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 596 people, reflecting its quiet development environment. By 2041, Salisbury North is expected to grow by approximately 2,059 residents. Construction is maintaining a reasonable pace with projected growth, although increasing competition among buyers can be anticipated as the population grows.

Salisbury North has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 36thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects that could impact the area. Notable projects include Riverlea Estate, Riverscape Paralowie, Delorean Anaerobic Digestion Energy Facility, and Strategic Growth Framework - Waterloo Corner and Bolivar Corridor. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment drivers in Salisbury North are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Salisbury North has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, prominent manufacturing and industrial sectors, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. In the past year, employment grew by an estimated 1.1%.

As of June 2025, 8,550 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 3.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. The workforce participation rate in Salisbury North is 57.2%, lower than Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing stands out with employment levels at 1.7 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services have a lower representation of 2.7% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.8, indicating significant local employment opportunities. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment increased by 1.1%, while labour force grew by 1.3%, leading to a rise in unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 2.1% over the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Salisbury North's employment mix suggests local growth could be approximately 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for local population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2022, Salisbury North had a median income among taxpayers of $47,852. The average income stood at $51,491. This is lower than the national average and compares to levels of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year ending June 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,991 (median) and $58,097 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household incomes in Salisbury North fall between the 14th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 32.0% of the population (6,138 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, mirroring the regional average of 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Salisbury North, with only 82.0% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

Salisbury North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

In Salisbury North, as per the latest Census, 81.5% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 18.5% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Adelaide metro's 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury North stood at 21.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 43.3% and rented ones at 35.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,275, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent was $280, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Salisbury North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Salisbury North has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households constitute 72.0% of all households, including 32.3% couples with children, 18.8% couples without children, and 19.2% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 3.1%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.

Salisbury North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 10.1%, substantially below the Australian average of 30.4%. This represents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees lead at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 1.6% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 6.9% and certificates at 27.2%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 31.1% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.3% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education. Salisbury North's five schools have a combined enrollment reaching 2,241 students as of the latest data available. The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. Note: where schools show 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to parent campus.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Salisbury North indicates that there are 78 active transport stops currently operating. These comprise a mix of train and bus services. The area is served by 12 individual routes, which together facilitate 1,177 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 228 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 168 trips per day across all routes, equating to around 15 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Salisbury North is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across the board, though to a considerably higher degree among older age cohorts

Salisbury North faces significant health challenges with common health conditions prevalent across various age groups but to a higher degree among older cohorts. Approximately 46% of its total population (~8900 people) has private health cover, lower than the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and asthma are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 9.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. Around 67% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2520 people), lower than the 16.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention due to presenting challenges.

Salisbury North was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Salisbury North had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 30.3% of its population born overseas and 30.6% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Salisbury North, accounting for 35.2% of the population. However, Buddhism was more prevalent here than in Greater Adelaide, making up 8.1% compared to the regional average of 5.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.6%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (17.5%). Notably, Vietnamese (3.3%) and Serbian (0.6%) populations were higher in Salisbury North than regionally, while Polish (1.0%) was slightly lower.

Salisbury North hosts a young demographic, positioning it in the bottom quartile nationwide

Salisbury North's median age is 34 years, which is lower than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and significantly under the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury North has a higher proportion of residents aged 5-14 years (14.1%) but fewer residents aged 75-84 years (3.8%). Between the 2021 Census and present, the population aged 15-24 years has increased from 13.7% to 14.8%, while the 25-34 age group has decreased from 15.7% to 14.4%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Salisbury North's age profile. The 45-54 age cohort is projected to grow by 30%, adding 636 residents to reach a total of 2,793. Conversely, the 5-14 age cohort is projected to grow by 0%, with an increase of just 6 people.