Salisbury at a glance
Median house
$810,500
+22.6% year on year
Median unit
$199,440
Walk score
90
Walker's paradise
Population
8,841
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Salisbury.
The postcode for Salisbury is 5108 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Salisbury is $810,500.
Salisbury (5108) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $810,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +22.6% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Salisbury has roughly 8,841 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Salisbury scores 90/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
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 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salisbury's population at 8,841, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,841
Median age
37
Family households
61%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $810,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $199,440, roughly 75% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+22.6%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $162,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +22.6%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$810,500
+22.6% over the past year. Median unit price $199,440.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$550/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
$810,500
+22.6% annual growth
$199,440
8,841
Median age: 37
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.53% (median rent $550/wk against a $810,500 price tag). Units yield 10.95% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 42% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +22.6% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.53%
Based on $810,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.95%
Based on $199,440 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+22.6%
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 202654%
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.
5-year trajectory
at +22.6%/yr
2021
$293K
5-year change
+177%
2026
$811K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
1,058
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.
90
40
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salisbury.
Local schools for Salisbury
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Government School Catchment
Salisbury Primary School
Salisbury High School
Salisbury North Primary 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.
- What is the median house price in Salisbury?
- The median house price in Salisbury, SA 5108 is $810,500. The median unit price is $199,440. Annual growth is +22.6%.
- What is the Salisbury postcode?
- Salisbury is in the 5108 postcode, in SA, in the City of Salisbury region.
- Where is Salisbury?
- Salisbury is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5108. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Salisbury region.
- What is the average rent in Salisbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Salisbury?
- There are 20 schools serving Salisbury on this page, including Salisbury Primary School, St Augustine's Parish School, Salisbury High School.
- How walkable is Salisbury?
- Salisbury has a Walk Score of 90 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 40, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Salisbury?
- Salisbury is close to Salisbury Plain, Brahma Lodge, Salisbury Downs, Salisbury South, Salisbury North.
- What is the population of Salisbury?
- The population of Salisbury is approximately 8,841 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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