Salisbury, SA 5108
City of SalisburyAll suburbs in postcode 5108
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Median house price
$817,500
+13.5% over the past year.
Median of 26 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Salisbury at a glance
- Median unit
- $199,440
- Weekly rent
- $600
- Houses · units $440
- Population
- 8,841
- Median age 37
Prices: Median of 26 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Salisbury
Houses change hands at $817,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (26 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $199,440, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+13.5%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +13.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $164,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Salisbury
Salisbury (5108) sits in the Salisbury region of South Australia. The median house here is $817,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +13.5% 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.
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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 449 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 90/100
- Transit
- 40/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Walker's paradise. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 61%
- Lone person
- 35%
- Owner occupied
- 54%
- Renter occupied
- 42%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.82% (median rent $600/wk against a $817,500 price tag). Units yield 11.47% 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 +13.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.82%
- On the $817,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 11.47%
- On the $199,440 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +13.5%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
1,476 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 449 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 6.3°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Salisbury
- What is the median house price in Salisbury?
- The median house price in Salisbury, SA 5108 is $817,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 26 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $199,440. Annual growth is +13.5%.
- How much is my house worth in Salisbury?
- A useful starting point is the Salisbury median house price of $817,500 (units $199,440). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Salisbury a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Salisbury is 3.8%: the median weekly house rent is $600 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $817,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 13.5% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Salisbury is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 in the City of Salisbury area, SA 5108.
- What is the average rent in Salisbury?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $440.
- 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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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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