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Salisbury

QLD 4107 • Greater Brisbane

6,790
Population (2021)
$49,868
Median Income
4.57 km²
Area
30m
Elevation
Inner SouthTrain ConnectedBushland AccessFamily-Friendly

About Salisbury

Salisbury is a well-established residential suburb in Brisbane's inner south, just 13 kilometres from the CBD with excellent rail connectivity. Home to around 6,800 residents, this diverse community blends heritage character with ongoing development. Toohey Mountain Reserve forms a scenic green backdrop along the suburb's northeastern boundary, offering bushland walking trails within minutes of residential streets.

The lifestyle in Salisbury combines suburban convenience with natural assets. Salisbury railway station on the Beenleigh line provides direct CBD access, while local shopping and schools serve daily needs. The suburb attracts young professionals and families who appreciate the balance of city accessibility, green space, and community character. Nearby Griffith University and the Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre add to the area's appeal for students and sports enthusiasts.

Salisbury falls under postcode 4107 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Toohey electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4107
Urban Area
Brisbane City - Inner South-West
LGA
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Moreton
State Electorate
Toohey
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.55°, 153.03°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
4.57 km²
Elevation
30m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Salisbury
0.8 km
10 min
Coopers Plains
1.8 km
22 min
Rocklea
1.9 km
24 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple Brisbane Transport routes — Brisbane CBD, Griffith University, local centres 25-35 min to CBD

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
13 km
By Train
25 min direct from Salisbury Station
By Bus
30-40 min
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20 min

🛣️ Excellent rail connectivity; Cross River Rail will improve services

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Station and local shops walkable; some areas require driving

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • ALDI
    Orange Grove Road 271, Salisbury QLD 4107

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$400
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,000
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
35 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,290
Census 2021
6,790
▲ 7.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,816
Income 2021
$49,868
▲ 35.5% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,888
Born Overseas 1,711

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 277
  • 2. New Zealand 202
  • 3. England 174
  • 4. Vietnam 63
  • 5. China 60
  • 6. Philippines 56
  • 7. Hong Kong 46
  • 8. South Korea 43
  • 9. Malaysia 42
  • 10. South Africa 39
  • 11. Taiwan 37
  • 12. Japan 36
  • 13. Iran 34
  • 14. Sri Lanka 30
  • 15. United States 30

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,350
Australian 2,212
Irish 840
Scottish 745
Chinese 354
German 349
Indian 298
Italian 214
Australian Aboriginal 171
Vietnamese 115

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

3,347
Both parents born in Australia
2,159
Both parents born overseas
1,063
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.0%
Christianity
41.8%
Hinduism
3.5%
Buddhism
2.0%
Islam
1.7%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
476 (7.0%)
5-14 years
891 (13.1%)
15-19 years
348 (5.1%)
20-24 years
433 (6.4%)
25-34 years
1,178 (17.3%)
35-44 years
1,150 (16.9%)
45-54 years
845 (12.4%)
55-64 years
649 (9.6%)
65-74 years
372 (5.5%)
75-84 years
268 (3.9%)
85+ years
181 (2.7%)

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