Salisbury North (SA)

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Drawing from census data updates from the ABS for the surrounding region and address verifications completed by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Salisbury North has a calculated residency of approximately 10,914 as of May 2026. This represents an addition of 231 people (2.2%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 10,683 people. This trend is derived from a resident base of 10,873, calculated by Districts using the ABS's recent ERP release (June 2025) plus an extra 83 validated new addresses since the Census date. Such population levels result in a density of 2,562 persons per square kilometer, placing the suburb of Salisbury North in the top quartile of Australian locations analyzed by Districts. The 2.2% growth rate of the suburb of Salisbury North since the census trails the SA3 region (3.9%) by 1.7 percentage points, showing solid growth foundations. The main driver of population gains was overseas migration, which made up approximately 62.0% of the overall population growth during recent times.

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Salisbury North features a diverse workforce split between professional and industrial roles, with manufacturing and industrial sectors having a strong presence, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%, based on compiled statistical area data from Districts. As of March 2026, there are 4,343 residents in employment, while the local unemployment rate sits 7.0% higher than the Greater Adelaide level of 3.8%, indicating potential for labor market improvement. Workforce participation is also considerably lower at 55.2% compared to 66.6% in Greater Adelaide. Census data indicates that a minor 3.9% of employed residents worked from home, though this may have been influenced by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.

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Postcode data from the ATO released for the financial year 2023 and compiled by Districts indicates that taxpayers in Salisbury North recorded a median income of $41,948 and an average income of $45,138. These figures sit below the national averages and compare to $54,808 (median) and $66,852 (average) across Greater Adelaide. Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.17% since the financial year 2023, current estimates for March 2026 stand at approximately $46,214 for the median and $49,729 for the average. The 2021 Census placed household, family, and personal incomes in Salisbury North between the 5th and 6th national percentiles. Income distribution figures show that 31.2% of the local population (3,405 individuals) earn between $800 - differing from the wider metropolitan area where the - bracket is the most common at . Affordability constraints are significant, with residents retaining only of their income, which sits at the th percentile.

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According to the latest Census, the housing mix in Salisbury North consisted of 72.6% separate houses and 27.4% alternative options such as semi-detached homes, units, and other dwellings, compared to 75.2% houses and 24.9% other dwellings across the Adelaide metro area. Home ownership in Salisbury North was lower than the Adelaide metropolitan average, standing at 22.5%, with the remaining properties being mortgaged (36.8%) or rented (40.8%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,127 was lower than the Adelaide metro average of $1,562, while the median weekly rent was recorded at $260 compared to the metropolitan average of $320. Nationally, mortgage costs in Salisbury North are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rent levels sit below the national average of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 66.8%, consisting of couples with children at 26.4%, couples without children at 18.7%, and single parent households at 19.9%. The remaining 33.2% consists of non-family households, which includes single person households at 29.7% and group homes at 3.5% of the total. The median household size of 2.5 residents is identical to the average for Greater Adelaide.

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Educational attainment levels are lower in this area, with the university qualification rate of 8.9% sitting below the national figure of 30.4%. This highlights a clear opportunity for targeted educational programs. Bachelor degrees represent the main tertiary qualification at 6.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 1.4% and graduate diplomas at 0.8%. Practical and technical vocational skills are common, with 35.3% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications in these areas, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (28.5%).

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Transport analysis indicates there are 40 bus stops operating in Salisbury North. These stops connect to 7 separate routes that run a combined total of 526 passenger services every week. Local transport links are rated as excellent, with residents living an average of 198 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is primarily residential, and 91% of commuters travel by car. Vehicle ownership stands at 1.2 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan average. A low 3.9% of residents worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic conditions.

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Significant health challenges exist in Salisbury North, according to Districts' evaluation of local mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, which impact both younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is low, covering approximately 45% of the population (~4,901 people). This is lower than the 52.7% recorded across Greater Adelaide and the national average of 55.7%.

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Salisbury North exhibits higher levels of cultural diversity than most property markets, with 29.5% of residents born outside Australia and 27.3% using a non-English language at home. Christianity is the main religious affiliation, representing 36.5% of the population. The most prominent religious concentration is Buddhism, which is practiced by 5.0% of residents, compared to 2.4% across Greater Adelaide.

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Salisbury North has a median age of 35, making it younger than Greater Adelaide at 39 and Australia at 38. The 5 - 14 age group is well represented at 13.3% compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 75 - 84 cohort is less common at 5.1%. Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 8.7% to 9.7% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group decreased from 15.0% to 13.8%. Looking forward to 2041, demographic models point to changing age structures in Salisbury North. The 45 to 54 group is expected to grow by 27% (347 people) to reach from while the to cohort is projected to see a minor rise of ( people).

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Salisbury North currently has an estimated 665 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 434 children aged 0-2 and 289 children aged 3-4. This cohort declined by an estimated 4% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 4% by 2041 (to approximately 691 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 1,207. Birth rates in the area have averaged 13.2 per 1,000 residents over the latest two-year period, a high rate (among the top 20% of areas assessed nationally). This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.