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Population
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
As of November 2025, the estimated population of the suburb of Salisbury North is around 10,870 people. This figure reflects an increase of 187 individuals since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,683 people in the area. The latest estimate from AreaSearch, based on examination of the ABS ERP data release from June 2024 and additional validated new addresses, puts the resident population at 10,784. This results in a density ratio of 2,551 persons per square kilometer for Salisbury North, placing it in the upper quartile relative to national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, from 2011 to 2021, Salisbury North demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%, outpacing the SA3 area. During this period, overseas migration contributed approximately 62.0% of overall population gains in the suburb.
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, AreaSearch uses the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these projected demographic shifts, Salisbury North is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas. By 2041, the area is projected to increase by 1,456 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 14.8% over the 17-year period from 2024 to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections.
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Development
AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Salisbury North recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide
AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Salisbury North shows approximately 16 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 81 homes. As of FY26, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 5.9 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25, indicating demand significantly outpaces supply. The average construction value of new homes is $245,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.
This financial year has seen $84.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury North records lower building activity, with 59.0% fewer approvals per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. Recent periods have shown increased development activity. Nationally, Salisbury North's development levels are also lower, suggesting market maturity and possible development constraints.
New development consists of 89.0% detached houses and 11.0% medium to high-density housing, preserving the area's suburban nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers build more traditional houses than the current mix suggests, indicating strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. With around 489 people per approval, Salisbury North indicates a mature market. Population forecasts estimate an increase of 1,611 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing competition among buyers and supporting stronger price growth.
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Infrastructure
Salisbury North has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally
Area infrastructure changes greatly influence local performance. AreaSearch identified six projects potentially impacting the area. Notable ones are Riverlea Estate, Lot C Paralowie Land Development, Strategic Growth Framework - Waterloo Corner and Bolivar Corridor, and Northern Adelaide Transport Study. Relevant details follow.
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Playford Health Hub
Major health precinct opposite Lyell McEwin Hospital in northern Adelaide. Stage 1 (retail and 450-bay multi-deck car park) completed 2021. Stage 2 (specialist medical consulting, oncology, imaging and allied health) completed 2024. Stage 3 is a new 10-theatre, 120-bed private hospital operated by Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Construction commenced in Q4 2024 with practical completion expected mid-2027.
Edinburgh Defence Precinct Mid-Term Refresh
A mid-term refresh project to replace or upgrade aged engineering services, facilities, and infrastructure across the Edinburgh Defence Precinct, a key national defence research, manufacturing, and sustainment hub. The estimated cost is $311.9 million (excluding GST). The project aims to enhance estate resilience and redundancy to sustain Defence activities, including upgrades to high voltage power, fire water, sewer, and stormwater networks. Separately, BAE Systems Australia is undertaking a $25 million upgrade to its Edinburgh Parks facility within the precinct, focusing on advanced manufacturing and defence capabilities, including a new Security Operations Centre.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) - SA Water
Part of SA Water's $1.5 billion Northern Suburbs Infrastructure Program to deliver critical water and recycled water network upgrades across northern Adelaide. The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) uses recycled water to irrigate 25,000+ homes' open spaces and supports housing growth for over 40,000 new homes by increasing capacity for trunk water mains, pump stations, storage, and recycled water distribution.
Northern Connector
Six-lane, 15.5 kilometre motorway providing vital freight and commuter link between Northern Expressway, South Road Superway and Port River Expressway. South Australia's first major concrete motorway and widest in the country. Includes 16 kilometres of shared cyclist and pedestrian paths connecting to Stuart O'Grady Bikeway. Features four major interchanges, intelligent transport systems, wetland restoration and Indigenous-inspired design elements. Opened March 7, 2020.
Northern Adelaide Transport Study
A comprehensive transport study for Northern Adelaide's inner and outer suburbs to inform future transport planning and investment. The study considers key issues and opportunities for road safety, efficiency, public transport, active transport, and strategic road corridors to support strong projected population and economic growth in the region. The study area extends from Prospect to Roseworthy and Buckland Park to Humbug Scrub/One Tree Hill.
Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment - Salisbury Square Precinct
A $200 million mixed-use redevelopment of Salisbury City Centre focused around the Salisbury Square civic precinct. The project will transform former car parks and civic sites into six new mixed-use sites, delivering over 200 new homes, a premium supermarket, multi-deck car park, hotel and retirement living, retail and commercial tenancies, and upgraded public spaces along Wiltshire Street and Park Terrace. The redevelopment is being progressed through the State Commission Assessment Panel with approvals in place and construction planned to occur in stages from 2026 onwards.
Advanced Manufacturing and Retail Hub
A $48.5 million advanced manufacturing and retail hub spanning 19,250 square metres, completed in 2025. Australia's largest social enterprise site, creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The facility houses Dovetail Advanced Manufacturing (specializing in timber products, furniture, and commercial joinery) and Cultivate Food and Beverage (providing large-scale contract food manufacturing and supply chain solutions). Developed through a joint venture between Bedford Group, Leyton Property, and Leyton Funds, the hub features state-of-the-art automation and robotics technology, providing pathways to open employment for people of all abilities.
Riverlea Estate
Riverlea is a large masterplanned community at Riverlea Park in Adelaides north delivering about 12,000 homes for roughly 30,000 to 40,000 residents as part of a staged 3 billion dollar investment over 25 to 30 years.:contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} The Walker Buckland Park Developments project includes multiple residential precincts, a town centre and retail hubs, schools, medical and community facilities, plus around 420 to 450 hectares of open space and lakes connected by extensive walking and cycling trails.:contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1} Construction is well advanced with early stages titled, land and terrace releases on sale, major intersections and trunk services delivered, and updated approvals in place for later stages and a saltwater lakes system.:contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}:contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}:contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Employment
The labour market performance in Salisbury North lags significantly behind most other regions nationally
Salisbury North has a balanced workforce with white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate was 9.5% in the past year, showing an estimated employment growth of 0.8%.
As of June 2025, 4,456 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 5.5%, higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation stands at 50.5% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Manufacturing employment levels are notably high at 1.8 times the regional average, while professional & technical services show lower representation at 2.8% versus the regional average of 7.3%.
The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. In the past year, employment increased by 0.8% alongside labour force growth of 1.0%, raising unemployment by 0.2 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded higher employment and labour force growth, with marginal unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment expansion 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 5.7% over five years and 12.6% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.
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Income
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis
According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Salisbury North had a median income among taxpayers of $41,948 with the average level standing at $45,138. This is below 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% from financial year ended June 2022 to September 2025, current estimates would be approximately $47,330 (median) and $50,929 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, household, family and personal incomes in Salisbury North all fall between the 5th and 6th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows that 31.2% of the population (3,391 individuals) fall within the $800 - 1,499 income range, differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominates at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Salisbury North, with only 81.1% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 6th percentile nationally.
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Housing
Salisbury North is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region
Salisbury North's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 72.6% houses and 27.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This compares to Adelaide metro's 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury North stood at 22.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 36.8% and rented ones at 40.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,127, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. Median weekly rent was $260, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. Nationally, Salisbury North's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
Salisbury North has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size
Family households constitute 66.8% of all households, including 26.4% couples with children, 18.7% couples without children, and 19.9% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 33.2%, with lone person households at 29.7% and group households comprising 3.5% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.
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Local Schools & Education
Salisbury North faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
The area has lower university qualification rates (8.9%) compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.4%) and graduate diplomas (0.8%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (28.5%).
Educational participation is high at 30.5%, including 13.1% in primary education, 7.7% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education. Salisbury North's 4 schools have a combined enrolment of 1,788 students, with varied educational conditions (ICSEA: 904). The educational mix includes 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, and 1 K-12 school. Note: for schools showing 'n/a' for enrolments, please refer to the parent campus.
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Transport
Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility
Transport analysis indicates 40 active stops in Salisbury North, served by buses via seven routes offering 526 weekly passenger trips. Residents' average proximity to the nearest stop is 198 meters, with service frequency averaging 75 daily trips across all routes, equating to about 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
Service frequency averages 75 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 13 weekly trips per individual stop.
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Health
Health performance in Salisbury North is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts
Salisbury North faces significant health challenges, as indicated by data from 2016. The area had approximately 45% of its total population (~4,881 people) with private health cover, compared to 47.1% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.3%. Mental health issues affected 10.9% of residents, while asthma impacted 10.2%.
Conversely, 62.2% of residents reported no medical ailments, compared to 68.1% in Greater Adelaide. The area had 15.9% of residents aged 65 and over (1,728 people) as of 2016. Health outcomes among seniors were broadly similar to those of the general population.
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Cultural Diversity
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's population showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 29.5% born overseas and 27.3% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Salisbury North, accounting for 36.5%. However, Buddhism stood out as overrepresented compared to Greater Adelaide, comprising 5.0% versus 5.1%.
The top three ancestry groups were English (27.3%), Australian (24.7%), and Other (15.9%). Notable differences existed in the representation of certain ethnic groups: Serbian was overrepresented at 0.7% compared to 0.5%, Polish at 1.0% versus 1.1%, and Vietnamese at 2.1% versus 3.1%.
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Age
Salisbury North's population is younger than the national pattern
Salisbury North has a median age of 35, which is younger than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and slightly below Australia's median age of 38 years. The 5-14 age group constitutes 13.4% of the population in Salisbury North, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75-84 cohort makes up 4.8%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 12.7% to 13.5%, whereas the 25 to 34 cohort has decreased from 15.0% to 13.7%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Salisbury North's age structure. The 75-84 group is expected to grow by 77%, adding 403 people and reaching a total of 925 from the current figure of 521. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 2%, an increase of 34 people.