Salisbury vs Salisbury Downs.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $810,500 and $845,000. Salisbury edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Salisbury (median $810,500) is roughly 4% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Downs ($845,000). Over the past year, Salisbury (+22.6%) ran 22.6 percentage points ahead of Salisbury Downs (0%) on house-price growth.
Salisbury scores higher on walkability (90/100 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 (942).
For buyers
Salisbury is the lower entry point at $810,500 median, 4% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Salisbury carries both higher gross yield (3.53% vs 3.38%) 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 942).
Common questions
Is Salisbury or Salisbury Downs cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury has the lower median house price at $810,500, roughly 4% 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 or Salisbury Downs?
Over the past 12 months, Salisbury grew +22.6% vs 0% in Salisbury Downs, a gap of 22.6 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 or Salisbury Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salisbury Downs scores 947 vs 942 in Salisbury. 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 or Salisbury Downs?
Salisbury scores 90/100 on walkability vs 50/100. 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 or Salisbury Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.53% in Salisbury vs 3.38% 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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