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Salisbury
5 km²
A strong international presence defines Salisbury, where 41.8% of residents were born overseas. This is a relatively young community, with a typical resident aged 37 and a higher-than-average number of children under 15. These factors contribute to a diverse, urban atmosphere with a high proportion of people using languages other than English at home. It is a densely populated area where many residents live in rented housing and rely on an extensive public transport network.
30 schools within reach make Salisbury convenient for families.
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The community is noticeably younger than the state average, with the typical resident aged 37. Children under 15 make up 18.8% of the population, which is higher than in most similar areas.
Born overseas, 41.8% of residents come from outside Australia, a figure far above the national average of 27.7%. The most common ancestries are English, Australian, and Italian.
Language diversity is very high, with 41.2% of people using a language other than English at home. This is far above the national figure, and 12.7% of residents speak little or no English.
Religious affiliation is common here; the proportion of people reporting no religion is 29.2%, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%. Christianity is the most common faith at 39.9%.
Education levels are lower than most areas, with only 10.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Similarly, Year 12 completion is far below the state average at 40.1%.
Typical incomes are much lower than in most areas, with the usual household earning $1,029 a week. Only 5.9% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, far below the national figure of 22.6%.
Health challenges are more frequent here, as 10.4% of people need help with daily activities, which is well above the national average. Mental health conditions are also more common than in most areas.
Volunteer rates are well below the national figure at 9.3%. There are also fewer people doing unpaid housework or caring for children compared to most other areas.
There are 196 First Nations people in the area, who are noticeably older than the national average with a typical age of 27. Unemployment is much higher for this group at 17.3%.
The area has a high number of one-parent families at 20.4% and many people living alone. This is consistent with the high number of residents who rent their homes.
Renting is very common, with 42.2% of households renting, far above the state average. Homes here are typically smaller and less likely to be owned outright compared to other areas.
Public transport is highly accessible, with 61 stops and 35 routes. This helps explain why 13.5% of homes have no motor vehicle, a figure well above the state average.
The population is quite mobile, with 39.6% of people moving in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas are also much more common here than in most areas.
The unemployment rate is 10.9%, which is well above both the state and national figures. Only 48.6% of adults are working or looking for work, far lower than the national figure.
Recorded offences are among the highest at this level. Theft is the most common crime, and the rates of burglary and motor vehicle theft are much higher than in most areas.
The area is very walkable, with a score of 7.9. Nearly all homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, and public transport.