Salisbury Plain

SA 5109 • Greater Adelaide

1,333
Population (2021)
$30,004
Median Income
1.35 km²
Area
46m
Elevation

About Salisbury Plain

Salisbury Plain is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 1,333 and a median income of $30,004, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 1.35 km² at an elevation of 46m, 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 Plain combines affordability with quality of life.

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

📍 Location

Postcode
5109
Urban Area
Salisbury - North-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.77°, 138.66°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.35 km²
Elevation
46m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$285
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,212
Census 2021
1,333
10.0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,052
Income 2021
$30,004
15.2% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 837
Born Overseas 438

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 77
  • 2. Afghanistan 31
  • 3. Nepal 30
  • 4. Myanmar 28
  • 5. Italy 24
  • 6. India 19
  • 7. Philippines 18
  • 8. Greece 16
  • 9. Vietnam 12
  • 10. Iran 9
  • 11. New Zealand 9
  • 12. Scotland 9
  • 13. Malaysia 8
  • 14. Ireland 6
  • 15. Poland 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 444
Australian 356
Scottish 95
Italian 94
Irish 82
German 52
Greek 39
Australian Aboriginal 35
Filipino 27
Indian 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

513
Both parents born in Australia
624
Both parents born overseas
147
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
40.9%
No Religion
37.6%
Islam
7.4%
Hinduism
6.2%
Buddhism
1.5%
Sikhism
0.7%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
103 (7.7%)
5-14 years
171 (12.8%)
15-19 years
78 (5.9%)
20-24 years
74 (5.6%)
25-34 years
177 (13.3%)
35-44 years
173 (13.0%)
45-54 years
181 (13.6%)
55-64 years
140 (10.5%)
65-74 years
142 (10.7%)
75-84 years
59 (4.4%)
85+ years
33 (2.5%)

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