Salisbury Park

Salisbury Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The suburb of Salisbury Park's population is estimated at around 2,316 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 40 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,276 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 2,298 estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024 and an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,503 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Salisbury Park's 1.8% growth since census positions it within 2.2 percentage points of the SA3 area (4.0%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration that contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering the projected demographic shifts, a population increase just below the median of national areas is expected, with the suburb expected to expand by 257 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting an increase of 12.7% in total over the 17 years.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Salisbury Park according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, shows Salisbury Park has received approximately one dwelling development approval per year over the past five financial years. This totals an estimated seven homes since FY-21. In FY-26 so far, four approvals have been recorded. On average, 13.7 people have moved to the area each year for every new dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating demand significantly exceeds supply.

New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $374,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In FY-26, $303,000 in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury Park has 83.0% lower building activity per person. This scarcity of new homes typically strengthens demand and prices for existing properties, although building activity has accelerated in recent years. Recent development has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With around 1171 people per approval, Salisbury Park shows a mature, established area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Salisbury Park is expected to grow by 295 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Salisbury Park has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 19thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects expected to impact the area: Salisbury Park Estate, Salisbury East Urban Renewal Precinct, Coomurra Rise Land Division, and Playford Health Hub. The following details projects likely to be most relevant.

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The labour market performance in Salisbury Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally

Salisbury Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate was 7.1% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6% over the past year. This is based on AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data.

There were 1,015 residents employed at that time, but the unemployment rate was higher than Greater Adelaide's by 3.2%, indicating room for improvement. Workforce participation in Salisbury Park was lower, at 57.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.4%. According to Census responses, only 5.3% of residents worked from home, although Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered. The majority of employed residents work in health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing sectors.

Manufacturing is particularly prominent, with an employment share 1.6 times the regional level. Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation, at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of Census working population to resident population. Over a 12-month period ending in September 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 0.8%, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 3.0% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a slight decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% expansion over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Salisbury Park's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.2% over five years and 13.1% over ten years. These projections are for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localised population changes.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Salisbury Park's median income among taxpayers is $45,698, with an average of $50,762. This is below the national average and compares to Greater Adelaide's median of $54,808 and average of $66,852. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Salisbury Park would be approximately $49,719 (median) and $55,229 (average) as of September 2025. Census data reveals household, family and personal incomes in Salisbury Park all fall between the 12th and 15th percentiles nationally. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.7% of the community (734 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Salisbury Park, with only 84.2% of income remaining, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

Salisbury Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Salisbury Park, as per the latest Census, comprised 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings. In comparison, Adelaide metro had 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury Park was 31.8%, similar to Adelaide metro's figure. The remaining dwellings were either mortgaged (42.0%) or rented (26.2%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,257, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent was $275, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Salisbury Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Salisbury Park features high concentrations of group households, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 69.4% of all households, including 24.8% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 17.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 30.6%, with lone person households at 26.3% and group households comprising 4.0%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which matches the Greater Adelaide average.

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

The area's university qualification rate is 10.4%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent (7.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 9.0% and certificates at 29.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.8% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.9% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Public transport analysis shows 17 active stops operating within Salisbury Park, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are serviced by 14 individual routes, providing a total of 706 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. In this primarily residential area, most commuters travel outward. Car remains the dominant mode at 89%, with bus use at 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, a relatively low 5.3% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 100 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 41 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Salisbury Park is well below average with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Salisbury Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment completed on June 20th, 2021. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence were found to be substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover was notably low at approximately 47% of the total population (~1,091 people), compared to 52.7% across Greater Adelaide and a national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions were arthritis (affecting 10.7% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 10.1%), while 61.9% reported being completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.9% across Greater Adelaide. Working-age individuals in the area face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The population aged 65 and over comprises 21.8% of residents (504 people), higher than Greater Adelaide's 19.3%. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings generally aligning with those of the overall population.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Salisbury Park was found to be above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Salisbury Park's cultural diversity was notable, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home as of 2016. Overseas-born residents made up 29.6%. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 39.1%, while Hinduism was overrepresented at 4.8% compared to Greater Adelaide's 2.8%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.3%), Australian (25.0%), and Other (13.0%). Polish residents were notably higher at 1.3% versus the regional average of 1.0%, Hungarian at 0.4% compared to 0.3%, and Welsh at 0.7% versus 0.6%.

Salisbury Park's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Salisbury Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 and exceeds the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 12.1%, while those aged 25-34 make up a smaller proportion (12.3%) compared to Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.3% to 12.3%, while the 75-84 cohort increased from 6.0% to 7.5%. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has declined from 13.7% to 12.2%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 45-54 age cohort is expected to increase by 48 people (18%) from 268 to 317. Meanwhile, the 5-14 cohort is projected to grow by a modest 2% (6 people).