Paralowie vs Salisbury
Salisbury (median $817,500) is roughly 0% cheaper to buy into than Paralowie ($819,500). Over the past year, Paralowie (+22.3%) ran 8.8 percentage points ahead of Salisbury (+13.5%) on house-price growth.
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Paralowie and Salisbury side by side
| Measure | Paralowie | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $819,500 | $817,500 |
| Median unit | $199,440 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +22.3% | +13.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $336/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 74.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 8 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 17,504 | 8,841 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 449 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°C | 30.6°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
Salisbury scores higher on walkability (8/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paralowie (949) sits above Salisbury (942). Paralowie skews owner-occupied (74%), Salisbury runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Salisbury is the lower entry point at $817,500 median, 0% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Salisbury delivers the better gross yield (3.82% vs 3.74%), but Paralowie has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- Paralowie edges out on average school ICSEA (949 vs 942). Paralowie also has a higher family-household share (76% vs 61%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Paralowie vs Salisbury: common questions
Is Paralowie or Salisbury cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury has the lower median house price at $817,500, roughly 0% below Paralowie ($819,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Paralowie or Salisbury?
Over the past 12 months, Paralowie grew +22.3% vs +13.5% in Salisbury, a gap of 8.8 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Paralowie or Salisbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paralowie scores 949 vs 942 in Salisbury. 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, Paralowie or Salisbury?
Salisbury scores 90/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Paralowie or Salisbury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.82% in Salisbury vs 3.74% in Paralowie. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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