Salisbury (Qld)

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

As of Nov 2025, Salisbury's population is estimated at around 7,385. This reflects an increase of 595 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,790. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of 7,359 residents following examination of ABS ERP data release in June 2024, and additional 40 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,616 persons per square kilometer, above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Salisbury has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a 1.0% compound annual growth rate, outpacing the SA3 area. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by overseas migration contributing 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. For areas not covered and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort are applied where utilised. Future population trends suggest a population increase just below the median of Australian statistical areas, with an expected expansion by 549 persons to 2041 reflecting an increase of 6.6% in total over the 17 years.

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

Based on AreaSearch analysis, Salisbury saw approximately 24 new homes approved annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 123 homes were approved, with another 5 approved in FY-26. This results in an average of about 4.3 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years.

Supply is lagging demand, indicating heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction value of new dwellings was $600,000, moderately above regional levels, suggesting a focus on quality construction. In FY-26, commercial development approvals totalled $52.2 million, showing high local commercial activity. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Salisbury has 18.0% less building activity per person and ranks in the 55th percentile nationally, indicating an established area with potential planning limitations.

Recent building activity consists solely of detached houses, maintaining the area's traditional suburban character focused on family homes. With around 289 people per dwelling approval, Salisbury shows a developing market. By 2041, AreaSearch estimates Salisbury will grow by 485 residents. Current construction levels should adequately meet demand, creating favourable conditions for buyers and potentially enabling growth exceeding 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 15 projects likely impacting the area. Key projects 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 notable representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.3%, having seen an estimated employment growth of 2.2% over the past year (AreaSearch aggregation).

As of June 2025, 4,259 residents are employed, with an unemployment rate 0.8% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation in Salisbury is 71.1%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 64.5%. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services. Notably, education & training has an employment share 1.4 times the regional level, while retail trade has a limited presence at 7.3% compared to the regional average of 9.4%.

The ratio of 0.6 workers per resident indicates robust local employment opportunities. Over the year to June 2025, employment increased by 2.2%, and labour force grew by 2.0%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Brisbane saw employment growth of 4.4% and labour force growth of 4.0%, with a 0.4 percentage point drop in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth varies significantly between sectors. 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 these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only and do not account for localized population projections.

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

Salisbury's median taxpayer income was $61,640 with an average of $71,983 according to postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is higher than the national averages of $55,645 and $70,520 respectively in Greater Brisbane. As of September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $70,263 (median) and $82,053 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes in Salisbury are at the 74th percentile nationally. Income distribution indicates that 33.7% of locals (2,488 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly, similar to surrounding regions at 33.3%. High earners comprise 30.5%, suggesting strong purchasing power. Housing costs consume 15.5% of income but disposable income remains at the 75th percentile. Salisbury'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

Dwelling structure in Salisbury, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 89.3% houses and 10.8% other dwellings. In Brisbane metro, this was 77.8% houses and 22.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salisbury was 24.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 45.2% and rented dwellings at 30.4%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salisbury was $2,000, below Brisbane metro's average of $2,100. Median weekly rent in Salisbury was $400, compared to Brisbane metro's $388. Nationally, Salisbury's mortgage repayments were higher at $2,000 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceeded the national figure of $375 at $400.

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 make up the remaining 27.5%, with lone person households at 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

Salisbury's residents aged 15+ have a higher university qualification rate of 39.6% compared to Queensland's 25.7% and Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 26.4%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (9.1%) and graduate diplomas (4.1%). Vocational credentials are also prevalent, with 29.1% of residents holding them – advanced diplomas (10.5%) and certificates (18.6%). The area has high educational participation, with 30.4% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: primary (9.9%), tertiary (7.7%), secondary (7.1%).

Salisbury's five schools have a combined enrollment of 1,569 students, serving above-average socio-educational conditions (ICSEA: 1087). The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and two K-12 schools. As an education hub, the area offers 21.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly higher than the regional average of 9.7, attracting students from surrounding communities.

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

Public transport analysis shows 41 active transport stops operating within Salisbury. These stops offer a mix of bus services. They are serviced by 12 individual routes, collectively providing 2,379 weekly passenger trips.

Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 216 meters from the nearest transport stop. Service frequency averages 339 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 58 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 above-average health outcomes with low prevalence of common health conditions among its general population.

However, this rate is higher than the national average for older and at-risk cohorts. Approximately 4,115 people, or about 56% of the total population, have private health cover. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and asthma, affecting 10.2% and 7.5% of residents respectively. About 71.3% of residents claim to be completely free from medical ailments, compared to 72.3% in Greater Brisbane. The area has 871 people aged 65 and over, comprising 11.8% of the population, which is lower than Greater Brisbane's 13.5%. Health outcomes among seniors require more attention than those of the broader population.

Salisbury 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, surveyed in June 2016, had a higher cultural diversity than most local markets, with 25.9% of its population born overseas and 19.8% speaking languages other than English at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, accounting for 44.3%. Hinduism showed an overrepresentation at 3.7%, compared to 3.9% in Greater Brisbane.

The top ancestry groups were English (24.6%), Australian (23.1%), and Other (10.0%). Notable divergences included Russian (0.6% vs regional 0.4%), Polish (0.9% vs 0.6%), and Korean (0.6% vs 0.6%).

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. This figure 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 latest data, the population aged 15-24 has grown from 11.5% to 12.3%. Conversely, the 0-4 age group has declined from 7.0% to 6.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Salisbury. The 45-54 cohort is projected to grow by 27%, adding 249 residents to reach a total of 1,165. In contrast, population declines are forecasted for the 5-14 and 0-4 age groups.