Salisbury Heights

SA 5109 • Greater Adelaide

4,488
Population (2021)
$42,432
Median Income
5.09 km²
Area
116m
Elevation

About Salisbury Heights

Salisbury Heights is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 4,488 and a median income of $42,432, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.09 km² at an elevation of 116m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Salisbury Heights combines affordability with quality of life.

Salisbury Heights falls under postcode 5109 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the King electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5109
Urban Area
Salisbury - North-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 138.69°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.09 km²
Elevation
116m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$330
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,514
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,184
Census 2021
4,488
13.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$37,440
Income 2021
$42,432
13.3% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,459
Born Overseas 937

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
  • 11. China 16
  • 12. Pakistan 16
  • 13. Greece 12
  • 14. Poland 12
  • 15. Netherlands 11

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,938
Australian 1,732
Italian 383
Scottish 339
German 338
Irish 281
Dutch 82
Australian Aboriginal 79
Greek 75
Polish 75

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,232
Both parents born in Australia
1,413
Both parents born overseas
732
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
47.9%
Christianity
44.1%
Islam
1.7%
Hinduism
0.6%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
266 (5.9%)
5-14 years
599 (13.3%)
15-19 years
318 (7.1%)
20-24 years
265 (5.9%)
25-34 years
561 (12.5%)
35-44 years
558 (12.4%)
45-54 years
620 (13.8%)
55-64 years
633 (14.1%)
65-74 years
436 (9.7%)
75-84 years
184 (4.1%)
85+ years
45 (1.0%)

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