Salisbury Park vs Salisbury
Salisbury (median $817,500) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Park ($841,000). Over the past year, Salisbury Park (+20.1%) ran 6.6 percentage points ahead of Salisbury (+13.5%) on house-price growth.
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| Measure | Salisbury Park | Salisbury |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $841,000 | $817,500 |
| Median unit | $205,920 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.1% | +13.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $650/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $275/wk | $440/wk |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 26.0% | 42.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 918 | 942 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 12 | 90 |
| Transit score | 0 | 40 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 2,276 | 8,841 |
| Median age | 41 | 37 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 449 mm | 449 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.6°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 scores higher on walkability (12/100 vs 90/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salisbury (942) sits above Salisbury Park (918). Salisbury Park skews owner-occupied (71%), Salisbury runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- Salisbury is the lower entry point at $817,500 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Salisbury Park carries both higher gross yield (4.02% vs 3.82%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Salisbury edges out on average school ICSEA (942 vs 918).
Salisbury Park vs Salisbury: common questions
Is Salisbury Park or Salisbury cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury has the lower median house price at $817,500, roughly 3% below Salisbury Park ($841,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Salisbury Park or Salisbury?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury Park grew +20.1% vs +13.5% in Salisbury, a gap of 6.6 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 Park or Salisbury have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury scores 942 vs 918 in Salisbury Park. 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 Park or Salisbury?
Salisbury scores 90/100 on walkability vs 12/100. 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 Park or Salisbury?
Gross rental yield on houses is 4.02% in Salisbury Park vs 3.82% in Salisbury. 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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