SA · Salisbury Council
Salisbury South, 5106
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Suburb profile
Salisbury South is a welcoming smaller community in Salisbury, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with a healthy mix of renters and owner-occupiers.
Housing remains accessible compared with many parts of the state. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.
Active development is adding new homes and refreshed pockets throughout the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 78
- Median age
- 83
- Median household income / week
- $525
- Dwelling vacancy
- 0%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 0 of 14
- Median monthly mortgage
- $0
- Employment rate
- 1.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 15
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 44
- Against the person
- 5
- Against property
- 39
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 564.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 16 residents
- State safety percentile
- 98.3th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 5
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft6
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury4
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
7 public transport stops in this suburb
- Chidda Railway Station
- Stop 43 Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 44 Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 46A Frost Rd - South West side
- Stop 46B Frost Rd - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
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.
93 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Construction of a Warehouse with Associated Office, Pump House, Water Tanks, Car Parking, Landscaping, Retaining Wall and Fencing Over 2.1m (Ancillary to Existing Approved Use - Bickford's Australia)148 -166 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Community Title Industrial Land Division (1 into 25) with Associated Common Driveway and Shared Services (Lot 1001 in DA 25008824)167 -187 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Construction of a Warehouse with Associated Advertisements, Water Tanks, Fuel Tank, Retaining Walls, Fencing, Car Parking, Landscaping and Outbuilding for Storage and Waste Areas and Two Truck Wash (Lot 23)1460 MAIN NORTH RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Removal of One (1) Significant Tree in Council VergeLOT 200 KINGS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- STORAGE OF MATERIAL OR EQUIPMENT IN THE FORM OF EXTERNAL CANTILEVER RACKING1 ENTERPRISE DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
May 2026
- New external smokers hut, fire safety upgrade and internal office and manufacturing floor fit-out14 -26 NYLEX AV SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Internal fitout including new sanitary facilities1 ENTERPRISE DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
April 2026
- Removal of one (1) Regulated tree in verge opposite number 48 Frost35 -55 FROST RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Alterations to a warehouse including the addition of advertisement signage and fencing1 ENTERPRISE DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Internal Alteration and Addition (Kitchen, Female Amenities, Board Room, Reception and Office) and Changes to Carpark Area to Introduce Disabled Parking Space141 -155 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
March 2026
- Amenities Upgrade (Coca Cola EuroPacific Partner)35 -55 FROST RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Alterations to an existing carpark14 -26 NYLEX AV SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Change of use from service trade premises (car sales) to light industry (cabinet making), verandah, attached signage (non-illuminated) and upgrade existing carpark (line marking)UNIT 1 12 MENGEL CT SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
February 2026
- Land Division - Creation of Twenty Three (23) Allotments from Four (4) Allotments and the removal of six (6) Regulated trees1460 MAIN NORTH RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Shed141 -155 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
2025· 14 proposals
December 2025
- Refurbishment of existing amenities35 -55 FROST RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
November 2025
- Construction Of Two Buildings for a Mixed-Use Retail Complex Comprising One (1) Supermarket, Eight (8) Specialty Retail Shops, Seven (7) Large Format Retail Tenancies and Four (4) Bulky Goods Tenancies with Associated Siteworks, Access/Egress To Main North Road, Kings Road and Mengel Court, At-Grade Carparking and Manoeuvring Areas, Loading Docks, Pedestrian Paths, Waste Storage Areas, Outdoor Seating and Landscaping and Removal of Thirty-One (31) Regulated Trees and One (1) Significant Tree1460 MAIN NORTH RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
October 2025
- Removal x One (1) Significant Tree within Council Verge89 -91 FROST RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Advertisement - Four (4) Fascia Signs and one (1) Double Sided Pylon Sign129 -139 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
September 2025
- Removal of two (2) regulated trees in Council Operations Centre120 -138 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
August 2025
- Alteration to Existing Warehouse, Internal fit-out, Advertisements, Alterations to Car Parking and installation of Back-Up Generator141 -155 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Construction of 4 warehouses with associated offices and car park, and removal of two (2) regulated street trees and one (1) non-regulated street tree on verge.37 BREMEN DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
July 2025
- Community Title Industrial Land Division (1 into 2) with Retention of Existing Industrial Building and Ancillary StructuresUNIT 1-2 90 RUNDLE RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
June 2025
- Internal and external building alterations to create two (2) separate warehouse tenancies, car parking, landscaping, civil works, alterations to access and egress, and removal of one (1) significant tree129 -139 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Two (2) non-illuminated signage panels attached to the existing building28 -60 NYLEX AV SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
May 2025
- An application for a new schedule of Essential Safety Provisions to be issued78 -82 RUNDLE RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Amendment to Development Approval DA 24003525 (Change in Operating Hours)3 TEXEL CT SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
April 2025
- Land Division - Two (2) Allotments from One (1) Allotment167 -187 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
February 2025
- Change of use from warehouse to place of worship with associated training facility, cafeteria, offices, amenities, creche, building alterations, car parking and landscaping10 -12 BREMEN DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
2024· 11 proposals
December 2024
- Internal Alterations - Sensitive Product Facility in Existing Warehouse148 -166 CROSS KEYS RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
November 2024
- Installation of One Thousand One Hundred and Eighty Two (1182) Roof Mounted Solar Panels (more than 100 mm above roof surface)12 -13 ENTERPRISE DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Land Division - Creation of Six (6) Allotments from Four (4) Allotments1460 MAIN NORTH RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
October 2024
- Variation to Development Approval 23029739 Consolidation of two (2) warehouse buildings into one (1) building to accommodate general industry with associated offices, canopies, car parking and landscaping28 -60 NYLEX AV SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
July 2024
- Verandah133 FROST RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Change of Land Use to Industry (Waste Transfer Station – Can and Bottle Recycling Depot) With Associated Driveway, Manoeuvring Areas, Car Parking And Landscaping3 TEXEL CT SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Addition of 8500x8500mm canopy.1-25 NYLEX AV SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
- Variation to Development Approval No. 21035026 for a Warehouse (Storage of plumbing materials and equipment), reconfiguration of car parking and landscaping. Variation comprises: - Internal wall to split the warehouse into two (2) tenancies - Amenities to both tenancies - Mezzanine and Storage Room within warehouse 224 ACRYLON RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Under Assessment
- Signage3 ENTERPRISE DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
June 2024
- Community title land division 1-2 lots37 BREMEN DR SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
May 2024
- Internal alteration to create new solid dose packaging area1538 MAIN NORTH RD SALISBURY SOUTH SA 5106Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Stop 43 Main North Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 44 Main North Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 45A Frost Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 46 Frost Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 46A Frost Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 46B Frost Road - South West sideBus stop
- City of SalisburyDrinking water
- Bridgestone Reserve PlaygroundPlayground
- Salisbury SouthPost office
- Sports field
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Northern Endoscopy Centre127 Frost RoadPrivate Day Only Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
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.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Bridgestone Reserve Playgroundamenitiesplayground
- Chiddaamenitiestrain_station
- City of Salisburyamenitiesdrinking_water
- Salisbury Southamenitiespost_office
- Sports fieldamenitiespitch
- Stop 43 Main North Road - West sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Stop 44 Main North Road - West sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Stop 45A Frost Road - South West sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Stop 46 Frost Road - South West sideamenitiesbus_stop
- Stop 46A Frost Road - South West sideamenitiesbus_stop
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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