Salisbury Downs, SA 5108

City of SalisburyAll suburbs in postcode 5108

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Median house price

$822,500

+16.5% over the past year.

Median of 15 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)

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Salisbury Downs at a glance

Median unit
$199,440
Weekly rent
$572
Houses · units $520
Population
6,296
Median age 37

Prices: Median of 15 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Salisbury Downs

Houses change hands at $822,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (15 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $199,440, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+16.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.

For sellers

Twelve-month growth is +16.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.

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For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $165,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data

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What to know about Salisbury Downs

Salisbury Downs (5108) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $822,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +16.5% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).

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.

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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 449 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Schools in Salisbury Downs

Schools serving Salisbury Downs: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Salisbury Downs Primary School

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Riverdale Primary School

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The Pines School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
50/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Somewhat walkable. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

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.

Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.62% (median rent $572/wk against a $822,500 price tag). Units yield 13.56% 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. The 12-month growth of +16.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.

Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
3.62%
On the $822,500 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
13.56%
On the $199,440 median
12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
+16.5%

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

1 offences recorded in 2025-26

Top offence categories
OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
449 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.6°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.3°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Salisbury Downs

What is the median house price in Salisbury Downs?
The median house price in Salisbury Downs, SA 5108 is $822,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 15 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $199,440. Annual growth is +16.5%.
How much is my house worth in Salisbury Downs?
A useful starting point is the Salisbury Downs median house price of $822,500 (units $199,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Salisbury Downs a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Salisbury Downs is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $572 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $822,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 16.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Salisbury Downs is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
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 in the City of Salisbury area, SA 5108.
What is the average rent in Salisbury Downs?
The median weekly rent for houses is $572, for units it's $520.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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