Archerfield vs Salisbury
Salisbury scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 58/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury (1042) sits above Archerfield (1000).
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Archerfield and Salisbury side by side
| Measure | Archerfield | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $410/wk |
| Owner occupied | 64.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 34.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 1000 | 1042 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 58 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 533 | – |
| Median age | 39 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 928 mm | 946 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Salisbury edges out on average school ICSEA (1042 vs 1000).
Archerfield vs Salisbury: common questions
Does Archerfield or Salisbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury scores 1042 vs 1000 in Archerfield. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Archerfield or Salisbury?
Salisbury scores 58/100 on walkability vs 18/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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