Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury South
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury South (953) sits above Salisbury Downs (947). Salisbury Downs skews owner-occupied (63%), Salisbury South runs more rental-dense (18% owner).
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Salisbury Downs and Salisbury South side by side
| Measure | Salisbury Downs | Salisbury South |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $822,500 | – |
| Median unit | $199,440 | – |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.5% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $572/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $520/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 63.0% | 18.0% |
| Renter occupied | 35.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 947 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 50 | – |
| Transit score | 0 | – |
| Bike score | 100 | – |
| Population | 6,296 | 78 |
| Median age | 37 | 83 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 449 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°C | 30.4°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Salisbury South edges out on average school ICSEA (953 vs 947).
Salisbury Downs vs Salisbury South: common questions
Does Salisbury Downs or Salisbury South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury South scores 953 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.
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