Salisbury (Qld)

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

As of Feb 2026, the estimated population of the suburb of Salisbury (Qld) is around 7,382, reflecting an increase of 592 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents an 8.7% rise from the previous population count of 6,790. The latest estimate is based on AreaSearch's validation of new addresses and examination of ABS ERP data released in June 2024, indicating a resident population of 7,346. This results in a population density ratio of 1,615 persons per square kilometer. Over the past decade, Salisbury has shown resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. 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 a base year of 2022, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data or years post-2032. Future population trends indicate an expected increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with the suburb projected to expand by 544 persons to 2041, reflecting a total increase of 6.6% over the 17-year period.

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

Salisbury has seen around 23 new homes approved per year. Between FY-21 and FY-25, approximately 116 homes were approved, with an additional 15 approved in FY-26 to date. On average, each home built over these years brought in about 4.6 new residents.

This supply has lagged behind demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. Developers have focused on the premium market, with new dwellings valued at an average of $602,000. In FY-26, $52.2 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Salisbury records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 53rd percentile nationally, suggesting established nature and potential planning limitations.

Recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining Salisbury's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 301 people per dwelling approval, Salisbury shows a developing market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates an increase of 486 residents. Current construction levels should meet demand adequately, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth that exceeds 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 identified 14 projects likely impacting the area. Notable ones are 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 was 3.2% in the past year, with an estimated employment growth of 0.6%. As of September 2025, 4,271 residents are employed, and the unemployment rate is 0.8% lower than Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%.

Workforce participation stands at 74.5%, slightly higher than Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. According to Census responses, 21.5% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training has a significant presence with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, retail trade has limited representation at 7.3%, compared to the regional average of 9.4%. The worker-to-resident ratio is 0.6, indicating ample local employment opportunities. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.6% while labour force grew by 0.8%, leading to a slight unemployment rate rise of 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane experienced higher employment growth of 3.8%. 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, though this is a simplified 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. These figures are above the national averages of $58,236 (median) and $72,799 (average). Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of 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 reveals that 33.7% of locals (2,487 people) fall into the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly income category, which is consistent with surrounding regions at 33.3%. Higher earners make up a significant portion, with 30.5% exceeding $3,000 weekly. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 75th percentile nationally. 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

The dwelling structure in Salisbury, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 89.3% houses and 10.8% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Brisbane metro had 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury was at 24.4%, with the rest being mortgaged (45.2%) or rented (30.4%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $2,000, higher than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Salisbury's mortgage repayments exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher than the national figure 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 making up 21.5% and group households comprising 6.0%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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

Educational attainment in Salisbury is notably high, with 39.6% of residents aged 15 and above holding university qualifications as of the latest data point. This figure surpasses both Queensland's state average of 25.7% and Australia's national average of 30.4%. The area's strong educational advantage positions it well for knowledge-based opportunities, with bachelor degrees being the most prevalent at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 29.1% of residents aged 15 and above holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 10.5% and certificates for 18.6%.

Educational participation is notably high, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education as of the latest data point. 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

Public transport analysis shows 39 active transport stops operating within Salisbury. These are serviced by 12 different routes, collectively providing 2,691 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 211 meters from the nearest stop. Most commuters travel outward due to Salisbury's residential nature. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 79%, with 8% using trains and 7% taking buses. Vehicle ownership averages 1.4 per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, some 21.5% of residents work from home, potentially due to COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 384 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 69 weekly trips per stop.

Health outcomes in Salisbury are marginally below the national average with the level of common health conditions among the general population somewhat typical, though higher than the nation's average among older cohorts

Salisbury's health indicators show below-average outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence.

Common health conditions among the general population are somewhat typical but higher than the national average among older cohorts. Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population, which totals about 4,113 people. The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.2 and 7.5% of residents respectively. A total of 71.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% across Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes for those under 65 are better than average. The area has 11.9% of residents aged 65 and over, which totals 878 people, lower than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges but rank lower nationally 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 showed higher cultural diversity than most local areas, with 25.9% born overseas and 19.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion in Salisbury, accounting for 44.3%. Hinduism, however, was more prevalent here at 3.7%, compared to 2.2% across Greater Brisbane.

For ancestry, the top groups were English (24.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (10.0%). Some ethnic groups showed notable differences: Russian (0.6% vs regional 0.3%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.5%), Korean (0.6% vs 0.5%) were overrepresented in Salisbury.

Salisbury's population is younger than the national pattern

Salisbury's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which is somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Salisbury has a higher proportion of residents aged 35-44 (17.6%) but fewer residents aged 65-74 (5.6%). Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of residents aged 15-24 has grown from 11.5% to 12.4%, while the proportion of residents aged 0-4 has declined from 7.0% to 5.8%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate substantial demographic changes in Salisbury. The 45-54 age group is projected to grow by 22%, adding 211 residents to reach a total of 1,164. In contrast, population declines are projected for the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups.