Salisbury Heights at a glance
Median house
$947,500
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,488
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Salisbury Heights.
The postcode for Salisbury Heights is 5109 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Salisbury Heights is $947,500.
Salisbury Heights (5109) sits in the Tea Tree Gully region of South Australia. The median house here is $947,500, above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Salisbury Heights has roughly 4,488 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Salisbury Heights scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salisbury Heights's population at 4,488, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,488
Median age
38
Family households
81%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $947,500 on a typical sale, above the South Australia median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 78% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $190,000. 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
$947,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$622/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
$947,500
$205,920
4,488
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.41% (median rent $622/wk against a $947,500 price tag). Units yield 11.87% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (13%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.41%
Based on $947,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202611.87%
Based on $205,920 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 202686%
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.
83
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.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salisbury Heights.
Local schools for Salisbury Heights
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Salisbury Heights Primary School
Salisbury Park Primary School
Salisbury East High 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 Heights.
- What is the median house price in Salisbury Heights?
- The median house price in Salisbury Heights, SA 5109 is $947,500. The median unit price is $205,920.
- What is the Salisbury Heights postcode?
- Salisbury Heights is in the 5109 postcode, in SA, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- Where is Salisbury Heights?
- Salisbury Heights is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5109. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Tea Tree Gully region.
- What is the average rent in Salisbury Heights?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $622, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Salisbury Heights?
- There are 20 schools serving Salisbury Heights on this page, including Salisbury Heights Primary School, Salisbury Park Primary School, Tyndale Christian School.
- How walkable is Salisbury Heights?
- Salisbury Heights has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Salisbury Heights?
- Salisbury Heights is close to Hillbank, Salisbury Park, Elizabeth Vale, Greenwith, Salisbury East.
- What is the population of Salisbury Heights?
- The population of Salisbury Heights is approximately 4,488 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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