Salisbury North vs Salisbury Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $753,000 and $845,000. Salisbury Downs edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Salisbury North (median $753,000) is roughly 11% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Downs ($845,000). Over the past year, Salisbury Downs (+27.9%) ran 7.4 percentage points ahead of Salisbury North (+20.5%) on house-price growth.
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 $753,000 median, 11% 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 North delivers the better gross yield (3.69% 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
Salisbury Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (947 vs 940).
Common questions
Is Salisbury North or Salisbury Downs cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury North has the lower median house price at $753,000, roughly 11% 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 North or Salisbury Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Downs grew +27.9% vs +20.5% in Salisbury North, a gap of 7.4 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 3.69% in Salisbury North 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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