Salisbury Park

SA 5109 • Greater Adelaide

2,276
Population (2021)
$31,512
Median Income
1.54 km²
Area
55m
Elevation
Retirement FriendlyAffordableQuiet SuburbNorthern Adelaide

About Salisbury Park

Salisbury Park is a compact residential suburb in Adelaide's northern corridor, located 20 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Salisbury. Home to around 2,300 residents, this small community features an older demographic with the 65-74 age group particularly prominent. The suburb sits adjacent to Salisbury's main commercial centre and benefits from excellent rail connectivity to Adelaide.

The lifestyle here is quiet suburban living with strong community ties. Salisbury Interchange provides easy access to major shopping at Parafield Plaza and Salisbury City Centre. The suburb attracts retirees and established residents who appreciate the convenient location, affordable housing, and proximity to services without the bustle of larger suburbs. Local parks and the nearby Little Para River provide green space for relaxation.

Salisbury Park 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°, 138.67°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.54 km²
Elevation
55m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Salisbury Station
1.5 km
18 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple routes — Salisbury Interchange 5-10 min
  • J1, J2 — Elizabeth 15-20 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
20 km
By Train
29 min
By Bus
40-50 min (via interchange)
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25 min

🛣️ Salisbury Station offers frequent services to Adelaide

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot, good bus access

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$275
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,257
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,164
Census 2021
2,276
5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$26,832
Income 2021
$31,512
17.4% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,518
Born Overseas 638

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 217
  • 2. Myanmar 44
  • 3. Afghanistan 36
  • 4. Nepal 35
  • 5. India 25
  • 6. Vietnam 22
  • 7. Scotland 20
  • 8. New Zealand 18
  • 9. Germany 17
  • 10. Pakistan 12
  • 11. Wales 11
  • 12. Netherlands 10
  • 13. China 9
  • 14. Malaysia 9
  • 15. Philippines 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 951
Australian 734
Scottish 182
German 135
Irish 134
Italian 99
Australian Aboriginal 54
Polish 39
Chinese 29
Indian 25

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

987
Both parents born in Australia
873
Both parents born overseas
279
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
44.9%
Christianity
36.2%
Islam
4.7%
Hinduism
4.4%
Buddhism
1.9%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
128 (5.6%)
5-14 years
290 (12.7%)
15-19 years
131 (5.8%)
20-24 years
104 (4.6%)
25-34 years
284 (12.5%)
35-44 years
301 (13.2%)
45-54 years
272 (12.0%)
55-64 years
310 (13.6%)
65-74 years
274 (12.0%)
75-84 years
136 (6.0%)
85+ years
32 (1.4%)

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