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Salisbury Downs

SA 5108 • Greater Adelaide

6,296
Population (2021)
$27,820
Median Income
2.80 km²
Area
$273/wk
Median Rent
MulticulturalAffordableSuburbanFamily-Friendly

About Salisbury Downs

Salisbury Downs is a multicultural suburban locality in Adelaide's northern growth corridor, situated approximately 20 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Salisbury. With a population of 6,296 and a median age of 37, the suburb has a youthful, working-age demographic that has grown steadily since 2016. Median household income sits below the state average at around $1,134 per week, reflecting a predominantly working and lower-middle-class community in an accessible, affordable part of Greater Adelaide.

The suburb is anchored by Hollywood Plaza Shopping Centre on Windsor Street, which includes a Coles supermarket and a range of everyday retail and services for local residents. Salisbury Downs benefits from its position within the broader Salisbury area, with public transport connections and the civic amenities of Salisbury town centre nearby. The community is notably diverse, with significant Vietnamese, Filipino, Afghan, and Cambodian-born populations contributing to a rich multicultural neighbourhood character.

Salisbury Downs falls under postcode 5108 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Playford electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5108
Urban Area
Salisbury - Central
LGA / Council
Salisbury
Federal Electorate
Spence
State Electorate
Playford
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.77°, 138.62°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.80 km²
Elevation
24m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Hollywood Plaza Shopping Centre Windsor Street Salisbury Downs 5108 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$273
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
13.9%

268 state housing + 50 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,984
Census 2021
6,296
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$24,076
Income 2021
$27,820
▲ 15.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,546
Born Overseas 2,395

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Vietnam 315
  • 2. England 296
  • 3. Afghanistan 182
  • 4. Philippines 162
  • 5. India 158
  • 6. Cambodia 134
  • 7. Myanmar 93
  • 8. Italy 77
  • 9. Pakistan 58
  • 10. Nepal 51

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,775
Australian 1,462
Vietnamese 418
Italian 339
Irish 313
Scottish 297
German 263
Filipino 203
Chinese 175
Indian 158

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,069
Both parents born in Australia
3,311
Both parents born overseas
563
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
37.6%
No Religion
34.3%
Islam
7.9%
Buddhism
7.4%
Hinduism
3.7%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
395 (6.3%)
5-14 years
822 (13.1%)
15-19 years
365 (5.8%)
20-24 years
401 (6.4%)
25-34 years
907 (14.4%)
35-44 years
837 (13.3%)
45-54 years
731 (11.6%)
55-64 years
778 (12.4%)
65-74 years
644 (10.2%)
75-84 years
325 (5.2%)
85+ years
100 (1.6%)

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