Salisbury Downs at a glance
Median house
$845,000
Median unit
$199,440
Walk score
50
Somewhat walkable
Population
6,296
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Salisbury Downs.
The postcode for Salisbury Downs is 5108 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Salisbury Downs is $845,000.
Salisbury Downs (5108) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $845,000, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Salisbury Downs has roughly 6,296 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Salisbury Downs scores 50/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salisbury Downs's population at 6,296, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
6,296
Median age
37
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $845,000 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $199,440, roughly 76% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $169,000. Prices sit above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$845,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $199,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$312/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$845,000
$199,440
6,296
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.38% (median rent $550/wk against a $845,000 price tag). Units yield 8.13% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 35% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.38%
Based on $845,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.13%
Based on $199,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
50
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salisbury Downs.
Local schools for Salisbury Downs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Salisbury Downs Primary School
Riverdale Primary School
The Pines School
© 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 Salisbury Downs.
- What is the median house price in Salisbury Downs?
- The median house price in Salisbury Downs, SA 5108 is $845,000. The median unit price is $199,440.
- What is the Salisbury Downs postcode?
- Salisbury Downs is in the 5108 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Salisbury Downs?
- Salisbury Downs is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5108. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Salisbury Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $312.
- What schools are in Salisbury Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Salisbury Downs on this page, including Salisbury Downs Primary School, Thomas More College, Riverdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Salisbury Downs?
- Salisbury Downs has a Walk Score of 50 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Salisbury Downs?
- Salisbury Downs is close to Salisbury, Salisbury South, Parafield Airport, Parafield Gardens, Parafield.
- What is the population of Salisbury Downs?
- The population of Salisbury Downs is approximately 6,296 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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Sources cited
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