Salisbury (Qld)

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

Based on ABS population updates and AreaSearch validations, as of Nov 2025, Salisbury (Qld) SA2's estimated population is around 7,366. This reflects an increase of 576 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,790. The change was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 7,346 residents following examination of ABS' June 2024 ERP data release and additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 1,611 persons per square kilometer, higher than national averages assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Salisbury (Qld) SA2 demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%, outpacing its SA3 area. Overseas migration contributed approximately 76.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Future population trends indicate a median increase expected by 2041, with Salisbury (Qld) SA2 projected to expand by 552 persons, reflecting a total increase of 6.9% over the 17 years.

Recent residential development output has been above average within Salisbury when compared nationally

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Salisbury shows approximately 23 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 116 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved so far in FY-26. On average, each home built over the past five financial years accommodates about 4.6 new residents per year.

This indicates a significant lag between supply and demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average expected construction cost value of new dwellings is $602,000, suggesting developers focus on premium market high-end developments. In FY-26, $52.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating robust local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane and nationally, Salisbury records lower building activity per person, placing it around the 53rd percentile of areas assessed.

This suggests an established area with potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining Salisbury's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With approximately 301 people per dwelling approval, the market is developing. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Salisbury will grow by around 507 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth beyond current forecasts.

Salisbury has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 14 projects that may impact this region. Notable ones include Cross River Rail - Salisbury Station Upgrade, Henson Road Industrial Estate, Salisbury Marketplace, and Nathan, Salisbury, Moorooka Neighbourhood Plan. The following list details those most relevant:.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Salisbury ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Salisbury has a highly educated workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.2%, lower than the Greater Brisbane rate of 4.0%.

Employment stability has been maintained over the past year, according to AreaSearch's statistical area data aggregation. As of September 2025, 4,263 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's and a workforce participation rate of 71.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Major employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Education & training has a particularly high share at 1.4 times the regional level, while retail trade is lower at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.4%.

The worker-to-resident ratio of 0.6 indicates above-average local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.5%, labour force by 0.7%, leading to a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 3.8% and labour force growth of 3.3%, with a 0.5 percentage point decrease in unemployment rate. State-level data from 25-Nov-25 shows Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01% (losing 1,210 jobs), with an unemployment rate of 4.2%, closely aligned with the national rate of 4.3%. 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's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.9% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

The suburb of Salisbury had a median taxpayer income of $61,637 and an average income of $71,978 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for the financial year 2023. This was higher than the national average, compared to Greater Brisbane's median income of $58,236 and average income of $72,799. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since the financial year 2023, estimates for September 2025 would be approximately $67,745 (median) and $79,111 (average). Census data shows that incomes in Salisbury cluster around the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 33.7% of locals (2,482 people) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 weekly income category, similar to the surrounding region's 33.3%. High earners make up a significant portion, with 30.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. Housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

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

Salisbury's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In Brisbane metro, this was 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury stood at 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented ones at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, lower than Brisbane metro's $2,100. The median weekly rent figure was $400 compared to Brisbane metro's $388. Nationally, Salisbury's mortgage repayments were higher at $1,863 and rents exceeded the national average of $375.

Salisbury features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 72.5% of all households, including 34.6% couples with children, 24.6% couples without children, and 11.3% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 21.5% and group households comprising 6%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Salisbury shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Salisbury's residents aged 15 and above have a higher educational attainment than broader benchmarks. 39.6% hold university qualifications, compared to 25.7% in Queensland (QLD) and 30.4% nationally. Bachelor degrees are most common at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 9.1% and graduate diplomas at 4.1%. Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents holding them.

Advanced diplomas account for 10.5% and certificates for 18.6%. Educational participation is high, with 30.4% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 9.9% in primary education, 7.7% in tertiary education, and 7.1% pursuing secondary education.

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 indicates that there are currently 39 active transport stops operating within the city. These stops primarily service buses, with a total of 12 individual routes providing collective weekly passenger trips amounting to 2,691. The accessibility of these transport services is rated as good, with residents typically located approximately 211 meters from their nearest transport stop.

Across all routes, service frequency averages around 384 trips per day, equating to roughly 69 weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Salisbury is notably higher than the national average with prevalence of common health conditions low among the general population though higher than the nation's average across older, at risk cohorts

Salisbury shows better-than-average health outcomes with fewer common health conditions among its general population compared to national averages, but higher prevalence among older and at-risk groups.

Private health cover is high, with approximately 56% of the total population (around 4,104 people) having it. Mental health issues and asthma are the most prevalent medical conditions, affecting 10.2% and 7.5% of residents respectively. Around 71.3% of residents report being free from medical ailments, compared to 72.3% in Greater Brisbane. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 11.8%, with around 869 people falling into this category, compared to 13.5% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than the broader population.

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

Salisbury's population is more culturally diverse than most local markets, with 25.9% born overseas and 19.8% speaking a language other than English at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Salisbury, comprising 44.3% of its population. Hinduism, however, is notably overrepresented at 3.7%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 3.9%.

The top three ancestry groups are English (24.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (10.0%). Some ethnic groups have notable divergences: Russian (0.6% vs regional 0.4%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.6%), and Korean (0.6% vs 0.6%) are overrepresented in Salisbury.

Salisbury's population is younger than the national pattern

At 35 years, Salisbury's median age is nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years. It is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Salisbury has a higher concentration of residents aged 35-44 (17.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.5%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.5% to 12.3%. Conversely, the population aged 0-4 has declined from 7.0% to 6.0%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Salisbury. The strongest projected growth is for the 45-54 cohort, with a 28% increase adding 251 residents to reach 1,165. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age cohorts.