SA5109· Pop. 20,748Tea Tree Gully

SALISBURY HEIGHTS

GrowthStrong momentum, tight vacancy, rising population — in the sweet spot

Investor score

49

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$809,000

SA Gov · 2026

Rent yield

3.7%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

19.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

0.9%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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SALISBURY HEIGHTS shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from SA Gov · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$573/wk

SA Housing Trust · Q1 2026

Demand change

+4.8%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

11.3

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

1.86%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+13.2%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.9%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

63 / 100

Strong demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

3.7%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

High supply risk

5-year price history

2020
$295k
2021
$435k
2022
$507k
2023
$651k
2024
$660k
2025
$680k
2026
$809k

Source: SA Gov · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

SALISBURY HEIGHTS is a metropolitan SA suburb with strong capital growth momentum and moderate rental yield. Strong infrastructure, employment access, and lifestyle amenities support ongoing investment demand.

Highlights

  • Metro SA suburb with strong infrastructure and transport
  • Rental yield 3.7% with stable tenant demand
  • High annual growth of 19.0% — outperforming state average
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,255/wk

$85k taxable p.a.

Renters

23.1%

73.4% owner-occupier

Median age

39.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+2.7% p.a.

Investor-owned

9.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

58%

36% apartments

Degree qualified

27.8%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

13.8%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

380 m²

Compact block

Household size

2.2 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

3.3%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

18.4 km

Outer suburbs

Days on market

26 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

67.5%

Strong demand

Walkability

53 / 100

Very walkable

Coastal proximity

26.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

1,171/km²

Suburban

Schools in postcode 5109

🏫5 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚1 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (5)

Salisbury Heights Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 974

Salisbury Park Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 960

Keller Road Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 941

Madison Park School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 923

Brahma Lodge Primary School

Government · Yrs U, R-6

ICSEA 906

🎓Secondary (1)

Salisbury East High School

Government · Yrs U, 7-12

ICSEA 941

📚Combined (1)

Tyndale Christian School

Independent · Yrs R-12

ICSEA 1016

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
76/ 100

0.7 offences / 100 persons

Source: SA Police · 2024-25

School quality

Average
952ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Good
44/ 100
🚆 1 train🚌 20 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

18

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

none

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

low

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

low

Coastal exposure + state climate

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