Salisbury Downs vs Paralowie.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $845,000 and $780,000.
Paralowie (median $780,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Downs ($845,000). Over the past year, Salisbury Downs (+27.9%) ran 13.2 percentage points ahead of Paralowie (+14.7%) on house-price growth.
Salisbury Downs scores higher on walkability (50/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Paralowie (949) sits above Salisbury Downs (947). Paralowie skews owner-occupied (74%), Salisbury Downs runs more rental-dense (63% owner).
For buyers
Paralowie is the lower entry point at $780,000 median, 8% 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: Paralowie delivers the better gross yield (3.81% vs 3.54%), but Salisbury Downs 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 947).
Common questions
Is Salisbury Downs or Paralowie cheaper to buy in?
Paralowie has the lower median house price at $780,000, roughly 8% below Salisbury Downs ($845,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury Downs or Paralowie?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Downs grew +27.9% vs +14.7% in Paralowie, a gap of 13.2 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 Salisbury Downs or Paralowie have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Paralowie scores 949 vs 947 in Salisbury Downs. 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, Salisbury Downs or Paralowie?
Salisbury Downs scores 50/100 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, Salisbury Downs or Paralowie?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Paralowie vs 3.54% in Salisbury Downs. 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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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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