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South Australia · Postcode 5109
Salisbury Heights postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 20 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Salisbury Heights at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Salisbury Heights vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Salisbury Heights | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,795 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $330 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,514 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 38 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5109 covers Salisbury Heights, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 20 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - North region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Salisbury.
According to the 2021 Census, Salisbury Heights has a population of 4,488 with a median age of 38. The median weekly household income is $1,795, above the SA average. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, lower than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 81 (1.8% of residents).
Housing in Salisbury Heights includes a median weekly rent of $330, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,514, with 1,576 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 86.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Salisbury Heights scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Salisbury Heights is served by Salisbury Heights Primary School.
Salisbury Heights is part of the Salisbury statistical area in South Australia.
Salisbury Heights details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5109 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 4,488 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,795/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $816/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $330 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,514 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 3.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1283/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,576 |
| Australian Citizens | 92.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 81 (1.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -34.7631 |
| Longitude | 138.68858 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 20 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - North |
| Area (SA3) | Salisbury |
| Local Government | Salisbury |
| Federal Electorate | Makin |
| State Electorate | Wright |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 865 (19.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 583 (13.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,119 (24.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,253 (27.9%) |
| 65+ years | 665 (14.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 431 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 417 (9.3%) |
| Diabetes | 279 (6.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 126 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 66 (1.5%) |
| Dementia | 16 (0.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 34 (2.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 417 (26.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 647 (41.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 462 (29.6%) |
Schools in Salisbury Heights
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Salisbury Heights. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.