Salisbury North vs Salisbury Downs
Salisbury North (median $750,000) is roughly 9% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Downs ($822,500). Over the past year, Salisbury North (+17.1%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Salisbury Downs (+16.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Salisbury North | Salisbury Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $750,000 | $822,500 |
| Median unit | $199,440 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +17.1% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $572/wk |
| Unit rent | $545/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 58.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 940 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 50 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,683 | 6,296 |
| Median age | 35 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 416 mm | 449 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.5°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 Downs scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 50/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury Downs (947) sits above Salisbury North (940).
- For buyers
- Salisbury North is the lower entry point at $750,000 median, 9% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Salisbury North carries both higher gross yield (3.81% vs 3.62%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Salisbury Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 940).
Salisbury North vs Salisbury Downs: common questions
Is Salisbury North or Salisbury Downs cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury North has the lower median house price at $750,000, roughly 9% below Salisbury Downs ($822,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury North or Salisbury Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury North grew +17.1% vs +16.5% in Salisbury Downs, a gap of 0.6 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 North or Salisbury Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury Downs scores 947 vs 940 in Salisbury North. 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 North or Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury Downs scores 50/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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 North or Salisbury Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.81% in Salisbury North vs 3.62% 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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