SA · Salisbury Council
Salisbury Plain, SA, 5109
Current weather
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80% humidity · 20.4 km/h wind · 13.7° / 10.3° today · 20 mm rain
Desirability index
9.4/100
How this score is calculated#302 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Salisbury Plain is a small locality in the Salisbury area, home to around 1,333 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 184 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 138.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $592, median house prices near $730,000 (up 6% recently), 12 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,333
- Median age
- 37
- Median household income / week
- $1,258
- Dwelling vacancy
- 4.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 22 of 518
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 51.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 45 / 71 / 0
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $592.5
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $730,000
- Median price change
- +6.2%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 184
- Against the person
- 28
- Against property
- 156
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 138
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 48 residents
- State safety percentile
- 90.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 207
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental22
- Other Theft20
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury13
- Theft From Shop63
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv13
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
12 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 47A Park Tce - North East side
- Stop 47B Park Tce - North East side
- Stop 47C Park Tce - North East side
- Stop 48 Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 53 Fenden Rd - South East side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
129 planning-related records
2026· 3 proposals
March 2026
- Removal of two regulated palm trees19 PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
February 2026
- Single Storey Dwelling33A SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 7 47 -49 FENDEN RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
2025· 25 proposals
December 2025
- Removal of One (1) Regulated Tree in Verge28 -38 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Shop in the form of a restaurant with associated drive-through, advertisements, car parking and landscapingSHOP 8 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 6 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
November 2025
- Amendment to DA 361/363/1999/1B Condition 17, additions to existing building, verandah, retaining walls and associated site works in association with existing wrecking yard.18 -20 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
- Single Storey Dwelling17 WEERANA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
October 2025
- Community division - 1 lot into 12 new boundaries in accordance with Development Approval 23026132UNIT 1-4 14 -16 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- enclose existing garage, proposed carport and verandah.9 WESLEY CT SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling16A PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
September 2025
- Amendment to DA 22036907 for a Waste Transfer Station (Approved Beverage Containers), including construction of an industrial building to accommodate the waste transfer station, removal of the 4m tall acoustic wall, demolition of the caretaker’s residence and office, change of use of the existing building to warehouse, construction of three (3) additional warehouses, and associated signage, landscaping and car parking (staged)22 -22A BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
- Demolition of existing buildings (Units 5 and 6), Alterations to northern facade of existing Bulky Goods Outlet (Unit 4), alterations to car parking, internal access and landscapingSHOP 8 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 4 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 5 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 6 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling16B PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
August 2025
- Outbuilding24 WESLEY CT SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Variation of Application 22022964 - Alterations to Internal Layout of Unit 4 (Proposed Two levels (Ground Floor Storage & First Floor Display & Office)48-52 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
July 2025
- Torrens Title Land Division - One (1) into Five (5) with Associated Road Reserve (Extension of Prosperity Way) (Dwellings DA 23035616)9 -51 COSTA CT SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
June 2025
- Removal of One (1) Significant Tree in Verge28 WARRINGA ST SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
May 2025
- Removal of one (1) Regulated Tree in Verge206 PARK TCE SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Land Division - Two (2) Allotments from One (1) AllotmentUNIT 1-4 28 -36 WILLOCHRA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Removal of One (1) Significant Tree in Council Verge12 CARNEY CL SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Ten (10) Warehouse Tenancies with Associated Office, Three (3) Metre High Acoustic Wall, Carparking, Landscaping and Boundary Fencing Over 2.1m15 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Variation to DA 23004297 - Masonry Front Fencing with Tubular Steel infill Railing and Tubular Steel Gate and Signage43-47 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
April 2025
- Verandah40 WARRINGA ST SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Thirty-Six (36) Single Storey Group Dwellings, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Entry Sign, Civil works, Communal Driveway and Car Parks and Landscaping20 -22 PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 2 63 FENDEN RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
March 2025
- Change of use from warehouse to light industry (commercial printing) (Unit 3 / 45-51 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plain)45 -51 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
February 2025
- Land division - 1 into 357 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Primary Community division - 1 existing allotment into 2 Lots and Common Property57 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
2024· 31 proposals
December 2024
- Change of Use to Consulting Rooms and Storage with Front Facade Alterations (Tenancy 2)48 -52 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Supported Accommodation in the form of Detached Dwelling24B PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Addition to Existing Storage Facility Comprising Storage of Vehicles and Caravans/Trailers with Associated Hardstand Area, 6m Light Poles, Fencing Over 2.1m and Landscaping1 -9 LOLANDS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
October 2024
- Shop refurbishment - Sushi Hiro Saints (Tenancy T13)91 -103 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
September 2024
- Internal Building Alterations (Tenancy 16 - Physio West)91-103 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
- Detached Dwelling111 FENDEN RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- detached dwelling18B PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Single Storey DwellingLOT 7 PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 5 PARAWAE RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Industrial Land Division - 1 into 2 and Retention of Existing Industrial Buildings, Associated Office and Carparking98 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
- Two (2) Buildings Comprising Six (6) Warehouse Tenancies with Associated Façade Signs, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Carparking and LandscapingUNIT 1-2 55 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Under Assessment
- Attached Replacement Verandah8 OSBORNE AV SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Decision Made
2023· 23 proposals
23 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 17 proposals
17 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 25 proposals
25 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- BWSAlcohol
- MyRide SalisburyBicycle
- Stop 47 Main North Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 47A Park Terrace - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 47B Park Terrace - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 47C Park Terrace - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 47D Park Terrace - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 48 Main North Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 48A Main North Road - North West sideBus stop
- Stop 53 Fenden Road - South East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 9.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #302 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Addition to Existing Storage Facility Comprising Storage of Vehicles and Caravans/Trailers with Associated Hardstand Area, 6m Light Poles, Fencing Over 2.1m and Landscapingplanning1 -9 LOLANDS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 12 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Amendment to DA 22036907 for a Waste Transfer Station (Approved Beverage Containers), including construction of an industrial building to accommodate the waste transfer station, removal of the 4m tall acoustic wall, demolition of the caretaker’s residence and office, change of use of the existing building to warehouse, construction of three (3) additional warehouses, and associated signage, landscaping and car parking (staged)planning22 -22A BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 29 Sep 2025 · Under Assessment
- Amendment to DA 361/363/1999/1B Condition 17, additions to existing building, verandah, retaining walls and associated site works in association with existing wrecking yard.planning18 -20 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 20 Nov 2025 · Under Assessment
- Attached Replacement Verandahplanning8 OSBORNE AV SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 03 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Change of Use to Consulting Rooms and Storage with Front Facade Alterations (Tenancy 2)planning48 -52 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 20 Dec 2024 · Decision Made
- Change of use from warehouse to light industry (commercial printing) (Unit 3 / 45-51 Barndioota Road, Salisbury Plain)planning45 -51 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 03 Mar 2025 · Under Assessment
- Community division - 1 lot into 12 new boundaries in accordance with Development Approval 23026132planningUNIT 1-4 14 -16 BARNDIOOTA RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 30 Oct 2025 · Decision Made
- Demolition of existing buildings (Units 5 and 6), Alterations to northern facade of existing Bulky Goods Outlet (Unit 4), alterations to car parking, internal access and landscapingplanningSHOP 8 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 4 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 5 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109;UNIT 6 83 SAINTS RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 17 Sep 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached Dwellingplanning111 FENDEN RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 26 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
- Industrial Land Division - 1 into 2 and Retention of Existing Industrial Buildings, Associated Office and Carparkingplanning98 STANBEL RD SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5109Lodged 11 Sep 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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