Salisbury Heights
SA 5109 • Greater Adelaide
About Salisbury Heights
Salisbury Heights is a residential suburb nestled in the elevated foothills of Adelaide's northern corridor, sitting approximately 25 kilometres north of the CBD within the City of Salisbury. With a population of 4,488 and a median age of 38, the suburb has an established, family-oriented demographic spread across 5 square kilometres at an elevation of around 116 metres. Median household income sits at $1,795 per week, reflecting a comfortable working- to middle-class community with a mix of detached homes and quiet streets typical of Adelaide's outer northern suburbs.
Residents benefit from the suburb's elevated position, which offers pleasant outlooks and a slightly cooler microclimate than the flat plains below. The broader Salisbury area provides access to major shopping at Parabanks Shopping Centre, public transport links via the Gawler rail line at Salisbury station, and a range of primary and secondary schools. The community is predominantly Anglo-Celtic with notable Italian and German heritage, and the suburb has a long-established feel characterised by wide streets, family homes, and local parklands.
Salisbury Heights falls under postcode 5109 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the King electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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20 Mortess Street
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Keller Road
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19 Lincoln Avenue
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50 Smith Road
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9 Ward Street
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Goddard Drive
Housing 2021 Census
15 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
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Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 389
- 2. Italy 51
- 3. Scotland 47
- 4. Philippines 36
- 5. South Africa 25
- 6. India 20
- 7. Afghanistan 19
- 8. New Zealand 19
- 9. Germany 17
- 10. Vietnam 17
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)