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Population
Salisbury Park has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends
As per AreaSearch's analysis of ABS population updates and new addresses validated by them, the estimated population of Salisbury Park as of May 2026 is around 2,319. This figure represents an increase of 43 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,276. The current estimate is based on AreaSearch's resident population count of 2,316 from their examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2025, along with an additional 5 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density ratio for Salisbury Park stands at 1,505 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. The suburb's population growth of 1.9% since the census places it within 2.0 percentage points of the SA3 area's growth rate of 3.9%, indicating competitive growth fundamentals. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains in Salisbury Park during recent periods, driving primary population growth for the area.
AreaSearch is using 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, they adopt the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, with adjustments made using a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Based on projected demographic shifts, Salisbury Park is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of national areas. By 2041, the suburb is projected to expand by 244 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 10.4% over the 16-year period.
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Development
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 shows Salisbury Park had approximately 1 dwelling receiving development approval annually over the past 5 financial years, totaling an estimated 7 homes. So far in FY26, 4 approvals have been recorded. This results in around 7.3 people moving to the area per year for each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25. Commercial development approvals this financial year amount to $303,000, indicating minimal commercial activity.
Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury Park has significantly lower building activity (83.0% below regional average per person). Recent development consists solely of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. As of around 1148 people per approval, Salisbury Park is a mature, established area. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 241 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially impacting buyer competition and property prices.
Looking ahead, Salisbury Park is expected to grow by 241 residents through to 2041 (from the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.
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Infrastructure
Salisbury Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 30thth percentile nationally
Area infrastructure changes significantly influence local performance. Three key projects identified by AreaSearch may impact the area: Salisbury Park Estate, Salisbury East Urban Renewal Precinct, Coomurra Rise Land Division, and Playford Health Hub. Details about these relevant projects follow.
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Playford Health Hub
A three-stage private health precinct directly opposite the Lyell McEwin Hospital in Adelaide's northern suburbs. Stage 1 (completed November 2021) delivered a 24 million dollar, 450-bay multi-deck car park and around 1,700 square metres of retail anchored by SA Health, IGA, Medimart and Australia Post. Stage 2 (completed May 2024) is a 51 million dollar, four-level, 6,500 square metre Specialist Medical Centre powered entirely by renewable energy, designed as South Australia's first 6 Star Green Star registered medical office building. Tenants include Calvary's Connery Centre for day oncology, GenesisCare radiotherapy, Radiology SA, Clinpath Pathology, SA Health and consulting suites. Stage 3 is an approximately 93 million dollar private hospital to be operated by Calvary Health Care, with provision for around ten operating theatres and up to 120 day and overnight beds. It received planning consent from the City of Playford in 2023, is in detailed design and early contractor involvement, and will replace the existing Calvary Central Districts Hospital. An airbridge is planned to link the new private hospital with the public Lyell McEwin Hospital.
SA Water Capital Work Delivery Contracts 2024-28
SA Water's record $3.3 billion capital delivery program for the 2024-28 regulatory period, covering water and wastewater infrastructure across South Australia. The program targets water main replacements, sewerage network upgrades, dam upgrades, water tank refurbishments, and treatment process upgrades across metropolitan and regional areas. A central $1.5 billion component supports the South Australian Premier's Housing Roadmap, expanding network capacity to unlock up to 40,000 new allotments, with major focus on Adelaide's northern growth corridors including Angle Vale, Riverlea, and Roseworthy. Six major framework partners (Fulton Hogan Utilities, John Holland and Guidera O'Connor JV, McConnell Dowell and Diona JV, BMD, Diona, and Leed Engineering and Construction) are delivering works across approximately 120 projects. In Year 1 (to June 2025), $681.6 million in capital was invested. The program runs to June 2028.
Salisbury East Urban Renewal Precinct
A long-term water-sensitive infill development project spanning 130 hectares in Salisbury East. Part of the City of Salisbury Growth Action Plan, the precinct aims to deliver approximately 2,500 new dwellings through urban consolidation over 20 years. Key features include the integration of stormwater harvesting, green infrastructure to enhance canopy cover, and urban cooling strategies to support sustainable community growth.
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.
Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme
The Northern Adelaide Irrigation Scheme (NAIS) is a recycled water scheme delivering high-quality treated water from the Bolivar Wastewater Treatment Plant to agribusinesses across the Northern Adelaide Plains. Stage 1 infrastructure was built to provide up to 12 gigalitres per year of climate-independent recycled water for horticulture, floriculture, fruit and nut orchards, table and wine grapes, and high-value broad-acre crops, with the network designed to enable future expansion to 20 gigalitres. Key infrastructure includes an advanced water recycling plant at Bolivar, a transfer pipeline, pump stations, an above-ground earth-banked storage at Korunye, managed aquifer recharge, and a distribution network with farm-gate connection points. Construction began in 2018 and the scheme is operational. As of 2025 around 35 per cent of the contracted volume has been sold, and SA Water has been undertaking a review to assess current and forecast demand and identify potential opportunities for the scheme.
Healthia Aged Care Development
96-place residential care home comprising 8 small-scale homes with 12 private rooms each. Australia's first residential care home built to limit infectious virus spread. Partnership between ACH Group, NALHN, UniSA, and City of Playford.
Gawler Line Electrification & Level Crossing Removals
State and federal government project to electrify the 42km Gawler rail line from Adelaide CBD to Gawler, with 25kV AC overhead wiring, new signalling systems, upgrade of 14 stations, and activation of 13 pedestrian crossings. Electrified passenger services commenced June 2022. The complementary Ovingham Level Crossing Removal ($231M) replaced the high-risk Torrens Road crossing with a new overpass, public plaza and upgraded Ovingham Railway Station, completing in late 2023.
SA Housing Trust Maintenance Contracts Review and Service Program
Statewide maintenance and service contracts for SA Housing Trust public housing properties, covering reactive maintenance, vacancy restoration and minor works across metropolitan and regional South Australia. The program is delivered by Spotless Facility Services, RTC Facilities Maintenance and Torrens Facility Management. A 2024 SA Government review examined payment, timeliness, dispute resolution and contract performance issues, and the government provided additional funding to accelerate maintenance and upgrades on vacant public housing homes.
Employment
The labour market performance in Salisbury Park lags significantly behind most other regions nationally
Salisbury Park's workforce comprises both white and blue-collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors prominent. Its unemployment rate stands at 7.1%, according to AreaSearch's statistical aggregation. As of December 2025980 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Adelaide's by 3.3 percentage points (3.8%).
Workforce participation in Salisbury Park lags at 54.2%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 66.0%. Census data shows that only 5.3% of residents work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts may have influenced this figure. Employment is concentrated in healthcare & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Manufacturing employment is notably high at 1.6 times the regional level.
Conversely, professional & technical jobs are less represented at 4.2%, compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area's residential nature may limit local job opportunities, as indicated by the ratio of working population to resident population. Between December 2024 and 2025, labour force decreased by 0.4% and employment declined by 0.6%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point unemployment increase. In contrast, Greater Adelaide experienced employment growth of 4.2% and labour force growth of 3.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point unemployment drop. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, though this is a simplified 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
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 10.17% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,345 (median) and $55,924 (average) as of March 2026. Census data reveals household incomes in Salisbury Park fall between the 12th and 15th percentiles nationally. Family incomes also fall within this range, with personal incomes between the 13th and 16th percentiles. Distribution data shows the $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 31.7% of the community (735 individuals), mirroring regional levels where 31.8% occupy this bracket. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile.
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Housing
Salisbury Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region
In Salisbury Park, as per the latest Census, 94.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 5.7% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This contrasts with Adelaide metro's figures of 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury Park was at 31.8%, similar to Adelaide metro, with mortgaged properties at 42.0% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,257, lower than Adelaide's average of $1,562. The median weekly rent in Salisbury Park was $275, compared to Adelaide metro's $320. Nationally, Salisbury Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,257 versus Australia's average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.
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Household Composition
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 aligns with the Greater Adelaide average.
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Local Schools & Education
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%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.0%) and certificates (29.5%). Educational participation is high at 26.4%, comprising 11.8% in primary education, 6.9% in secondary education, and 2.9% in tertiary education.
Educational participation is notably 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.
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Transport
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, offering a mix of bus services. These stops are served by 14 individual routes, collectively providing 706 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 181 meters from the nearest stop. As a primarily residential area, most commutes are outward bound - cars remain dominant at 89%, with buses used by 7%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 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.
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Health
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 according to AreaSearch's assessment conducted on 3rd March 2022. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 47% of the total population (around 1,092 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 52.7% and the national average of 55.7%.
The most prevalent conditions are arthritis (10.7%) and mental health issues (10.1%). However, 61.9% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.9% in Greater Adelaide. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. Salisbury Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 22.0% (510 people), compared to Greater Adelaide's 19.2%. While national rankings for senior health outcomes are broadly in line with the general population, some challenges exist among this age group.
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Cultural Diversity
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 had a higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 19.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 39.1%. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent in Salisbury Park 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%). Notably, Polish (1.3% vs regional 1.0%), Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Welsh (0.7% vs 0.6%) were overrepresented.
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Age
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 slightly exceeds the national average of 38. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 12.1% of the population, while the 25-34 age group is relatively smaller at 12.6%. Between 2021 and present, the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 12.3%, and the 75 to 84 cohort has grown from 6.0% to 7.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group has decreased from 13.7% to 12.1%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Salisbury Park's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to rise substantially, increasing by 42 people (an 84% increase) from 51 to 94. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is projected to decrease by 0 residents.