Salisbury North

Population growth drivers in Salisbury North are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Salisbury North's population was approximately 19,182 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 695 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 18,487. The change is inferred from ABS estimates: the resident population was 19,037 in June 2024 and there were additional 165 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 612 persons per square kilometer. Salisbury North's growth rate of 3.8% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.7%. Overseas migration contributed approximately 61.6% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. Considering projected demographic shifts, Salisbury North is expected to grow by approximately 2,244 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of around 10.7% over the 17-year period.

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 FY25, around 174 homes were approved, with another 17 approved so far in FY26. On average, for every home built over these five years, about four new residents have been added annually.

This high demand exceeds the supply of new properties, typically leading to price growth and increased buyer competition. The average construction cost value for new properties in Salisbury North is $204,000, which is below regional norms, indicating more affordable housing options. In FY26 alone, there have been $410.6 million worth of commercial approvals, suggesting strong commercial development momentum. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury North shows about half the construction activity per person.

Nationally, it ranks around the 38th percentile of areas assessed, reflecting limited choices for buyers and supporting demand for existing homes. Despite this, building activity has accelerated in recent years, possibly due to planning constraints. Recent construction in Salisbury North comprises approximately 87% detached houses and 13% medium to high-density housing, preserving its low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The estimated population density is around 596 people per dwelling approval, indicating a quiet, low-activity development environment. By 2041, Salisbury North is projected to grow by approximately 2,059 residents, according to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate. Construction activity is maintaining pace with this projected growth, but buyers may face growing competition as the population increases.

Salisbury North has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 34 projects likely impacting the region. Notable ones include Riverlea Estate, Strategic Growth Framework - Waterloo Corner and Bolivar Corridor, Delorean Anaerobic Digestion Energy Facility, and Edinburgh Defence Precinct Mid-Term Refresh. 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 balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. Manufacturing and industrial sectors are prominent.

The unemployment rate was 7.8% in September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 1.3% over the past year. As of that date, 8,464 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 3.9%, which is 3.9% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate. Workforce participation was somewhat lower at 57.2%. Employment is concentrated in 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 lower representation at 2.7% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The worker-to-resident ratio was 0.8 as per the Census. Over the year to September 2025, employment increased by 1.3%, while labour force also grew by 1.3%, keeping unemployment relatively stable. In comparison, Greater Adelaide saw employment grow by 3.0% and unemployment fall by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, with an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.3%, with SA's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Salisbury North's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.6% over five years and 12.3% over ten years, though this is a simple extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

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

AreaSearch's aggregation of latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022 shows Salisbury North SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $47,852 and an average level of $51,491. This is lower than national averages of $52,592 and $64,886 across Greater Adelaide respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,991 (median) and $58,097 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Salisbury North fall between the 13th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals 32.0% of the population (6,138 individuals) have incomes within the $1,500 - 2,999 range, similar to the region where 31.8% occupy this bracket. 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 evaluation, 81.5% of dwellings were houses while 18.5% were other types such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This is compared 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, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Salisbury North was recorded as $280, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Salisbury North's mortgage repayments are significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 constitute the remaining 28.0%, with lone person households at 25.0% and group households comprising 3.1% of the total. 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's university qualification rate is 10.1%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 34.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.9%) and certificates (27.2%). Educational participation is high at 31.1%, comprising 13.3% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

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.

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

Public transport analysis shows 78 active transport stops operating within Salisbury North. These include a mix of train and bus services. They are serviced by 12 individual routes which collectively provide 1,177 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good with residents typically located 228 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 168 trips per day across all routes equating to approximately 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. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across all age groups but to a higher degree among older cohorts.

The rate of private health cover is extremely low at approximately 46% of the total population (~8,900 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, impacting 9.5% and 9.4% of residents respectively. 67.0% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. The area has 13.1% of residents aged 65 and over (2,520 people), which is lower than the 16.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

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 markets, 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, comprising 35.2% of the population. However, Buddhism was notably overrepresented at 8.1%, compared to the Greater Adelaide average of 5.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (25.6%), Australian (24.3%), and Other (17.5%). There were also notable differences in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Vietnamese (3.3% vs regional 3.1%), Serbian (0.6% vs 0.5%), and Polish (1.0% vs 1.1%).

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

At 34 years, Salisbury North's median age is considerably lower than the Greater Adelaide average of 39, and substantially under the Australian median of 38. Relative to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury North has a higher concentration of 5 - 14 residents at 14.1%, but fewer 75 - 84 year-olds at 3.8%. From the 2021 Census to present, the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 13.7% to 14.8% of the population. Conversely, the 25 to 34 cohort has declined from 15.7% to 14.4%. Demographic modeling suggests that Salisbury North's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 45 to 54 cohort shows the strongest projected growth at 30%, adding 636 residents to reach 2,793. Meanwhile, the 5 to 14 cohort grows by a modest 0% (6 people).