Salisbury West · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Salisbury West

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Typical monthly mortgage payments of just $740 make Salisbury West one of the most affordable places to live in the region. Housing costs here are far below the state and national figures, offering a much cheaper alternative to urban living. This affordability extends to renters as well.

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📍 Salisbury West, Suburb / Locality

Where Salisbury West sits — Median rent (weekly)

$138 —
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Salisbury West — lower than 88% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Salisbury West$138
3517, VIC $185
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Weekly rent is much lower than most areas at $138, which is far below the Victorian figure of $370. Homeowners also pay far less than the national average, with typical monthly loan payments sitting at $740.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

The most common how homes are owned or rented is Owned with a mortgage at 47%, ahead of Owned outright (33%).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Salisbury West, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 39%, followed by Owned outright (28%) and Rented (17%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

The number of people per bedroom is 0.80, which is higher than in most other areas. This is about the same as the figures for both Victoria and Australia.

0.80 —

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 0.40
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

Types of homes

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In Salisbury West, Separate house is the majority at 100%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Salisbury West, 4 bedrooms is the majority at 62%; 3 bedrooms is next at 38%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Salisbury West [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22227/salisbury-west/topic/housing-dwellings