Salisbury East

The population has grown by 7.6% since 2011 to reach 18,454 people. Residents are slightly younger than the South Australian average, with 18.8% of the community being children under 15.

People born overseas make up 27.4% of the population, which is well above the state figure. English and Australian are the most common ancestries, though the proportion of overseas-born residents has risen since 2011.

There has been a notable increase in language diversity, with 18.5% of people now using a language other than English at home. This is higher than most similar areas, and 3.9% of residents speak little or no English.

A little below the state average, 42.9% of people report having no religion. This figure has risen significantly by 16 percentage points since 2011, though 41.4% still identify as Christian.

Education levels are far below the national figure, with only 11.2% of adults holding a bachelor degree. Year 12 completion is also well below the state average at 45.5%, though this has risen by 9 percentage points since 2011.

Typical weekly incomes are much lower than in most other areas, with the typical family earning $1,636. Only 11.9% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is far below the national average.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas; 33.4% of people have a long-term health condition. Additionally, 7.7% of residents need help with daily activities, a figure that has risen since 2011.

Providing unpaid care is more common here than in most areas, with 14.4% of people doing so. However, the proportion of volunteers has fallen to 12.1%, which is well below the state average.

There are 377 First Nations people in the area, with a typical age of 23. This group has a higher Year 12 completion rate than the state average, and 8.8% speak a First Nations language.

Homes tend to be larger, with 2.6 people per household. There is a much higher proportion of one-parent families (17.7%) compared to most other areas.

Separate houses are very common, making up 87.2% of dwellings. Renting is much less common here than across Australia, and the typical weekly rent of $295 is well below the national figure.

Public transport access is strong, with 95.6% of homes within a 10-minute walk of a stop. However, only 5.8% of people work from home, which is far below the national average.

The community is relatively stable, as only 30.6% of people moved in the last five years, which is far below the national figure. Recent arrivals from overseas account for 8.8% of the population.

The unemployment rate of 6.3% is higher than most areas. While 58.7% of people are employed full-time, the overall proportion of adults working or looking for work is lower than the state average.

The area ranks low for overall advantage and job skills compared to other regions. It is home to 1,113 businesses and has seen a population growth of 3.2% since 2021.

The area experiences much lower annual rainfall than the state average. Both the typical maximum and minimum temperatures are lower than the South Australian figures.

Salisbury East is very walkable, with 76.1% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. Most residents live within a short walk of parks, schools, and health services.