Salisbury Park

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

As of Nov 2025, the estimated population of Salisbury Park is around 2,361, reflecting an increase of 85 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents a growth rate of approximately 3.7%. The ABS ERP estimate for the suburb, as validated by AreaSearch following the Jun 2024 data release, was 2,336 residents. This figure includes an additional 5 new addresses verified since the Census date. The population density in Salisbury Park is around 1,533 persons per square kilometer, which is higher than the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.0% of overall population gains during recent periods, driving primary growth in the area. 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 by age category are used, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These projections are adjusted employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Considering these projected demographic shifts, Salisbury Park is expected to experience a population increase just below the median of national areas by 2041. Based on aggregated SA2-level projections, the suburb's population is expected to expand by approximately 271 persons over this period, reflecting an overall increase of around 11.0%.

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 has received around 2 dwellings' development approval each year over the past 5 financial years (FY-17 to FY-21), totalling approximately 11 homes. In FY-26 so far, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 8.7 people move to the area annually for each dwelling built during this period.

This demand exceeds new supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $374,000. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Salisbury Park has markedly lower building activity (74.0% below the regional average per person). Limited new supply generally supports stronger demand and values for established properties, though development activity has increased recently. This activity is also below national average, reflecting the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction in the area since FY-17 has been detached houses, maintaining Salisbury Park's traditional suburban character with a focus on family homes.

With around 586 people per dwelling approval, the area reflects a highly mature market. Latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate forecasts Salisbury Park to gain 260 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Salisbury Park has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 47thth percentile nationally

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

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AreaSearch assessment indicates Salisbury Park faces employment challenges relative to the majority of Australian markets

Salisbury Park has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, notably in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its unemployment rate is 6.8%.

Over the past year, employment has remained relatively stable. As of June 2025, 1,016 residents are employed, but the unemployment rate is higher than Greater Adelaide's at 7.8% (4.0%). Workforce participation is lower too, at 53.2% compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. Key employment industries include health care & social assistance, construction, and manufacturing.

Manufacturing is particularly strong with an employment share of 1.6 times the regional level. However, professional & technical jobs are less common, at 4.2% versus the regional average of 7.3%. Local employment opportunities may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 0.4%, labour force by 0.6%, raising the unemployment rate by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Adelaide saw employment growth of 2.1% and marginal overall unemployment increase. Jobs and Skills Australia's forecasts from Sep-22 suggest national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Salisbury Park's employment mix suggests local employment could increase by 6.2% in five years and 13.1% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows Salisbury Park's median income among taxpayers is $45,698. The average income in the same period was $50,762. Both figures are below the national averages. In Greater Adelaide, the median income was $52,592 and the average was $64,886. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Salisbury Park's median income would be approximately $51,561 as of September 2025, with an average estimate of $57,275. According to the 2021 Census figures, incomes in Salisbury Park fall between the 12th and 15th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. Income distribution data indicates that 31.7% of locals (748 people) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 per year, similar to regional levels where 31.8% fall into this category. Housing affordability pressures are severe in Salisbury Park, with only 84.2% of income remaining after housing costs, ranking at the 16th percentile nationally.

Salisbury Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The latest Census data shows that Salisbury Park's dwelling structure consisted of 94.3% houses and 5.7% other dwellings (including semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Adelaide metro had 83.9% houses and 16.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury Park was at 31.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 42.0% and rented ones at 26.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,257, lower than Adelaide metro's average of $1,300. The median weekly rent in Salisbury Park was recorded at $275, compared to Adelaide metro's $300. 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 lower-than-average 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 make up 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 is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.7.

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 the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 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 them - advanced diplomas comprise 9.0% and certificates make up 29.5%.

Educational participation is high at 26.4%, including 11.8% in primary, 6.9% in secondary, and 2.9% in tertiary education. Salisbury Park Primary School serves the area with an enrollment of 226 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 966) offering balanced educational opportunities. The school focuses exclusively on primary education, with secondary options available nearby. There are 9.6 school places per 100 residents, below the regional average of 13.9, indicating some students may attend schools in adjacent areas.

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

The analysis of public transport in Salisbury Park indicates that there are currently 17 operational transport stops. These stops facilitate a variety of bus routes, with a total of 13 individual routes serving the area. The combined weekly passenger trips across these routes amount to 704.

Residents enjoy excellent accessibility to transport services, with an average distance of 181 meters to the nearest stop. On average, there are 100 trips per day across all routes, which translates 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 health data. Various health conditions affect both younger and older age groups substantially.

Private health cover is low, with approximately 47% of the total population (~1,112 people) having it, compared to the national average of 55.3%. The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis and mental health issues, affecting 10.7 and 10.1% of residents respectively. In contrast, 61.9% of residents reported being completely free from medical ailments, lower than the 68.1% across Greater Adelaide. Salisbury Park has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 21.1% (498 people), compared to 16.1% in Greater Adelaide. Health outcomes among seniors present challenges broadly aligning with those of the general population's health profile.

Salisbury Park 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 Park had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 19.2% of its population speaking languages other than English at home and 29.6% born overseas. Christianity was the dominant religion in Salisbury Park, composing 39.1% of the population. Hinduism, however, showed notable overrepresentation at 4.8%, compared to Greater Adelaide's average of 4.5%.

In terms of ancestry, English was the most represented group, comprising 32.3% of Salisbury Park's population, significantly higher than the regional average of 24.6%. Australian ancestry followed with 25.0%, and Other ancestry accounted for 13.0%. Notably, Polish (1.3%) Hungarian (0.4%), and Welsh (0.7%) ethnic groups were overrepresented compared to their respective regional averages of 1.1%, 0.3%, and 0.4%.

Salisbury Park hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Salisbury Park is 41 years, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's average of 39 years and exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent at 12.1%, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 12.3% compared to Greater Adelaide. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has increased from 10.3% to 12.1% of the population. Conversely, the 55-64 cohort has decreased from 13.7% to 12.4%. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the 75-84 age cohort is expected to increase by 66 people (41%) from 162 to 229. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group is projected to grow by a modest 1% (1 person).