Salisbury vs Salisbury Downs
Salisbury (median $817,500) is roughly 1% cheaper to buy into than Salisbury Downs ($822,500). Over the past year, Salisbury Downs (+16.5%) ran 3.0 percentage points ahead of Salisbury (+13.5%) on house-price growth.
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Salisbury and Salisbury Downs side by side
| Measure | Salisbury | Salisbury Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $817,500 | $822,500 |
| Median unit | $199,440 | $199,440 |
| House price change, 12 months | +13.5% | +16.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $572/wk |
| Unit rent | $440/wk | $520/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 63.0% |
| Renter occupied | 42.0% | 35.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 942 | 947 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 90 | 50 |
| Transit score | 40 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 8,841 | 6,296 |
| Median age | 37 | 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 (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 $817,500 median, 1% 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 delivers the better gross yield (3.82% vs 3.62%), 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 942).
Salisbury vs Salisbury Downs: common questions
Is Salisbury or Salisbury Downs cheaper to buy in?
Salisbury has the lower median house price at $817,500, roughly 1% below Salisbury Downs ($822,500). 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 Downs grew +16.5% vs +13.5% in Salisbury, a gap of 3.0 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 3.82% in Salisbury vs 3.62% 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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