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Salisbury

SA 5108 • Greater Adelaide

8,841
Population (2021)
$27,872
Median Income
4.57 km²
Area
35m
Elevation

About Salisbury

Salisbury is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 8,841 and a median income of $27,872, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 4.57 km² at an elevation of 35m, 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 combines affordability with quality of life.

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

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5108
Urban Area
Salisbury - Central
LGA
Salisbury
Federal Electorate
Spence
State Electorate
Ramsay
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.76°, 138.64°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
4.57 km²
Elevation
35m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    68-84 John Street Salisbury 5108 SA
  • Woolworths
    John Street Salisbury 5108 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$260
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,213
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
37 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,205
Census 2021
8,841
▲ 7.8% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$23,400
Income 2021
$27,872
▲ 19.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,606
Born Overseas 3,699

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 370
  • 2. Myanmar 340
  • 3. Afghanistan 331
  • 4. Nepal 294
  • 5. India 202
  • 6. Italy 191
  • 7. Philippines 163
  • 8. Vietnam 141
  • 9. Cambodia 78
  • 10. Pakistan 76
  • 11. Malaysia 75
  • 12. Scotland 58
  • 13. Iran 48
  • 14. Croatia 40
  • 15. Bangladesh 38

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,248
Australian 1,865
Italian 644
Scottish 448
Irish 420
German 354
Filipino 216
Vietnamese 209
Australian Aboriginal 178
Indian 142

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,606
Both parents born in Australia
4,925
Both parents born overseas
733
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
39.9%
No Religion
29.2%
Islam
10.0%
Hinduism
6.9%
Buddhism
4.1%
Sikhism
1.1%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
590 (6.7%)
5-14 years
1,075 (12.2%)
15-19 years
484 (5.5%)
20-24 years
620 (7.0%)
25-34 years
1,316 (14.9%)
35-44 years
1,106 (12.5%)
45-54 years
1,064 (12.0%)
55-64 years
953 (10.8%)
65-74 years
804 (9.1%)
75-84 years
526 (5.9%)
85+ years
297 (3.4%)

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