Rural City of Murray Bridge
Salem
Salem at a glance
Median house
$334,000
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Salem.
Salem is a suburb in South Australia.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$334,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$334,000
$240,480
10,143
Median age: 47
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA4.67%
Based on $334,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA5.51%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
10,143
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salem.
Local schools for Salem
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Callington Primary School
Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School
Nairne School - Preschool and Primary
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Salem.
- What is the median house price in Salem?
- The median house price in Salem, SA 5255 is $334,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Salem postcode?
- Salem is in the 5255 postcode, in SA, in the Rural City of Murray Bridge region.
- What is the average rent in Salem?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Salem?
- There are 13 schools serving Salem on this page, including Callington Primary School, Mount Barker Waldorf School, Eastern Fleurieu R-12 School.
- How walkable is Salem?
- Salem has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Salem?
- Salem is close to Callington, Hartley, Red Creek, St Ives, Petwood.
- What is the population of Salem?
- Salem has approximately 10,143 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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