Salisbury Heights vs Salisbury Plain
Salisbury Plain (median $740,000) is roughly 27% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Heights ($1,010,000). Over the past year, Salisbury Heights (+18.1%) ran 27.3 percentage points ahead of Salisbury Plain (-9.2%) on house-price growth.
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Salisbury Heights and Salisbury Plain side by side
| Measure | Salisbury Heights | Salisbury Plain |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,010,000 | $740,000 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $205,920 |
| House price change, 12 months | +18.1% | -9.2% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $640/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $400/wk | $285/wk |
| Owner occupied | 86.0% | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 986 | 951 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 24 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,488 | 1,333 |
| Median age | 38 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 552 mm | 449 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.9°C | 30.6°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
Salisbury Plain scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 24/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury Heights (986) sits above Salisbury Plain (951). Salisbury Heights skews owner-occupied (86%), Salisbury Plain runs more rental-dense (71% owner).
- For buyers
- Salisbury Plain is the lower entry point at $740,000 median, 27% 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: Salisbury Plain delivers the better gross yield (4.22% vs 3.30%), but Salisbury Heights 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
- Salisbury Heights edges out on average school ICSEA (986 vs 951). Salisbury Heights also has a higher family-household share (81% vs 71%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Salisbury Heights vs Salisbury Plain: common questions
Is Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Plain cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury Plain has the lower median house price at $740,000, roughly 27% below Salisbury Heights ($1,010,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Heights grew +18.1% vs -9.2% in Salisbury Plain, a gap of 27.3 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 Heights or Salisbury Plain have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury Heights scores 986 vs 951 in Salisbury Plain. 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 Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Salisbury Plain scores 24/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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 Heights or Salisbury Plain?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.22% in Salisbury Plain vs 3.30% in Salisbury Heights. 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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