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Salisbury, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Salisbury is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 8,136. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
8,136 Population 10/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
36.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone
$18,117 Median Income
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$18,117 median income, 10.9% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.1 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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About Salisbury

Salisbury

Salisbury is a northern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia. It is the seat of the City of Salisbury, and is within the South Australian Legislative Assembly electoral district of Ramsay and the Australian House of Representatives division of Spence. The suburb is a service area for the City of Salisbury district, with many parklands, shops, cafés and restaurants.

People

Population8,136
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density10/mi²

Economy

D
Median Income$18,117
Per Capita$18,117
Unemployment10.9%

Housing

C
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership56.1%
Housing Units3,254

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain36.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population8,136
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates-34.7667°, 138.6333°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation36.7 inches (933 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$18,117
Median Age37.0 years

About Salisbury

Salisbury is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 8,136. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Salisbury has a population of 8,136 with a density of 10 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age is 37.0 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

8,136
Total Population
10
People / sq mi
37.0yrs
Median Age
5% below Australia avg
832.5mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Salisbury vs Australia Average

The median household income in Salisbury is $18,117, which is 76% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,117 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $348, 76% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 10.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 773 business establishments.

Income: Salisbury vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$18,117
76% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$18,117
Avg Weekly Wage$348

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.9%
203% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)773

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salisbury is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 56.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,254 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership56.1%
Owner-Occupied56.1%
Renter-Occupied43.9%
Housing Units3,254

Property Tax

Climate in Salisbury

Salisbury has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (10.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 427 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 16.6° / 30.9° 20.1
Feb 23.6°C / 74°F 16.7° / 30.6° 18.7
Mar 20.9°C / 70°F 14.3° / 27.5° 22.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 11.9° / 23.8° 32.2
May 14.2°C / 58°F 9° / 19.4° 45.6
Jun 11.6°C / 53°F 6.9° / 16.2° 58.8
Jul 10.8°C / 51°F 6.2° / 15.5° 56.0
Aug 11.5°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.6° 51.0
Sep 13.8°C / 57°F 8.1° / 19.5° 45.6
Oct 16.9°C / 62°F 10.3° / 23.5° 30.5
Nov 20.1°C / 68°F 13.3° / 26.9° 21.8
Dec 21.8°C / 71°F 14.9° / 28.7° 24.0
Salisbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average61.7°F
14% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates-34.7667°N, 138.6333°W
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 2.36"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 29, 2022.

Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 125 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 138 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 119 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 75 km
Mar 5, 2022 3 km SW of Mount Barker, Australia M4.0 40 km
Feb 1, 2017 9 km NW of Murray Bridge, Australia M3.9 61 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 96 km
Apr 16, 2010 2 km N of Macclesfield, Australia M3.8 47 km
May 9, 2001 28 km SSW of Minlaton, Australia M3.5 109 km
Apr 4, 2006 28 km SSE of Jamestown, Australia M3.3 149 km
May 23, 2004 17 km NE of Nuriootpa, Australia M3.3 65 km
Oct 18, 2011 3 km ESE of Hawthorndene, Australia M3.3 30 km
May 9, 2001 near the coast of South Australia M3.1 145 km
Mar 29, 2022 3 km ESE of Macclesfield, Australia M3.0 51 km
Mar 11, 2000 16 km NE of Balaklava, Australia M3.0 82 km
May 2, 2003 26 km ENE of Kadina, Australia M2.9 116 km
Jul 8, 2007 26 km SW of Normanville, Australia M2.8 105 km
Aug 2, 2004 29 km N of Clare, Australia M2.7 134 km
Aug 3, 2007 23 km SSE of Burra, Australia M2.7 107 km
Sep 22, 2003 11 km SSE of Normanville, Australia M2.7 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 KANGAROO ISLAND Earthquake - - 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
February 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Warmest, Driest
March 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
July 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
August 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in

Salisbury has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 53°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Salisbury

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salisbury High School - - - -
Thomas More College - - - -
Bowden Brompton Community School - Little Para Campus - - - -
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Radio Stations near Salisbury

17 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple M Adelaide 80s, rock AAC+ 33 kbps
ABC Radio Adelaide news, talkback AAC 94 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM adelaide, blues MP3 128 kbps
ABC Triple J (SA) abc, alternative AAC+ 56 kbps
Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
ABC Classic FM (SA) classical, news AAC 238 kbps
5MBS - MP3 128 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 320 kbps
Radio Italiana 531 - MP3 192 kbps
Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) 80's, rock AAC 130 kbps
Lofty 88.9 - AAC 24 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) commercial, easy listening MP3 96 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 128 kbps
WOW FM 100.5 - AAC 64 kbps
Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) commercial, easy listening AAC+ 48 kbps
5EBI 103.1 FM mix AAC 192 kbps
5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) adelaide, blues AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Salisbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adelaide Tramway Museum
Arcade Museum
Australian Heritage Services
Ayers House - National Trust
Bay Discovery Centre
Beaumont House - National Trust
Bowdens Cottage
Carrick Hill
Charles Sturt Museum
Classic Jet Fighter Museum
Gawler Old Telegraph Museum-National Trust
Lobethal Archives & Historical Museum
Marion Historic Village Museum
Migration Museum South Australia
MOD.
Museum of Economic Botany
National Military Vehicle Museum
National Rail Museum
Old Highercombe Hotel And Folk Museum National Trust
R. M. Williams Outback Heritage Museum
RA&HS Museum & Archives
Roseworthy Agricultural Museum
Salisbury Water Wheel Museum
Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum
South Australian Aviation Museum
South Australian Maritime Museum
South Australian Museum
Stangate House and Garden - National Trust
Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Uniting Church in Australia History Centre
Unley Museum
Vickers Vimy Exhibition

Libraries in Salisbury

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adelaide Plains Library - Two Wells0.0
Barr Smith Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
BFPS Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Burnside Library0.0
Campbelltown Library0.0
City Library0.0
City Library0.0
City of Tea Tree Gully Library0.0
Civic Library0.0
Coventry Memorial Library0.0
Eastick0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Enfield Library0.0
Gawler Public Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Glenelg Community Library0.0
Goodwood Library0.0
Greenacres Library0.0
Hindmarsh Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Hutt Street Library0.0
Ingle Farm Library0.0
Jeffrey Smart Building0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Kensignton and Norwood Public Library0.0
Len Beadell (Salisbury) Library0.0
Marion Cultural Centre Library0.0
Mawson Lakes Library0.0
Mitcham Memorial Library0.0
Ngutungka West Lakes (Community Hub and Library)0.0
North Adelaide Library0.0
Paradise Primary School Library0.0
Park Holme Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Parks Library0.0
Playford Civic Centre Library0.0
Playford Library0.0
Port Adelaide Library0.0
Port Adelaide-Enfield Council Library, Semaphore Branch0.0
Prospect Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
Schrader Libraray0.0
State Library of South Australia0.0
Unley Library0.0
Unley Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
Walkerville Library0.0
West Torrens Library0.0
Woodside Library0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0
Woodville Library and Civic Centre0.0

Farmers Markets in Salisbury

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Adelaide Central Markets
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Adelaide Farmers’ Market
Brickworks Market
Farm Fresh Market Parafield Airport
The People’s Market

Restaurants in Salisbury

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffe Maranello
Fasta Pasta
Rama Pizza
SilverSwan
Teddy's Desserts
TP Thai Kitchen

Cafes in Salisbury

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 91
JJ Hub Cafe
Rami's Cafe

Cinemas in Salisbury

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hoyts Salisbury

Clinics in Salisbury

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pro Health Care Northwest
Salisbury House Medical & Dental Centre

Train Stations in Salisbury

3 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chidda
Nurlutta
Salisbury Interchange

Bus Stations in Salisbury

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Salisbury Interchange
Salisbury Interchange
Salisbury Interchange

Gas Stations in Salisbury

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Salisbury Downs
On The Run
OTR Parabanks
OTR Salisbury North

Banks in Salisbury

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Bank SA
Bendigo Bank
Commonwealth Bank
NAB

Shopping Malls in Salisbury

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Parabanks Shopping Centre

Gyms in Salisbury

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

F45 Training

Golf Courses in Salisbury

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Little Para Golf Course

Breweries in Salisbury

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Boys
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing
Left Barrel Brewery
Lobethal Bierhaus
Pirate Life
Yellow Matter
Yellow Matter

Stadiums & Teams in Salisbury

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Airports Near Salisbury

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Adelaide International AirportADLLarge Airport
RAAF Base Edinburgh-Medium Airport
Adelaide Parafield Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga Airport-Small Airport
Aldinga private airstrip-Small Airport
Ardrossan Airport-Small Airport
Balaklava Airport-Small Airport
Calvin Grove Airport-Small Airport
Cherry Gardens Airstrip-Small Airport
Claremont Airbase-Small Airport
Gawler Airport-Small Airport
Goolwa Airport-Small Airport
Hindmarsh Island private strip-Small Airport
Hoyleton Airbase-Small Airport
Huntfield Airfield-Small Airport
Kapunda Airport-Small Airport
Lower Light Airport-Small Airport
Lyndoch Airport-Small Airport
Murray Bridge Airport-Small Airport
Rollo's Aerodrome-Small Airport
Rowland Flat Airstrip-Small Airport
Sedan Airfield-Small Airport
Steinfeld Airfield-Small Airport
Stonefield Gliding-Small Airport
Strathalbyn Airport-Small Airport
Truro Flat Airpark-Small Airport
Woodside Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Salisbury

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Treatment Centers in Salisbury

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Salisbury Primary Health Care Services

Churches & Religious Organizations in Salisbury

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint John the Evangelist Anglican Church
Salisbury Uniting Church
The Ark Lutheran Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salisbury

What is the population of Salisbury?

Salisbury has a population of 8,136 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.0 years.

Is Salisbury expensive to live in?

The median household income is $18,117, 76% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.1x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Salisbury?

Salisbury enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.

How is the job market in Salisbury?

The job market in Salisbury faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.9% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $348. There are 773 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salisbury?

The median home value in Salisbury is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 56.1%.

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