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Salisbury Plain

1 km²

Salisbury Plain is characterised by a youthful population and a slightly higher share of renters than usual.

It's also marked by somewhat more residents than usual and slightly below-average household incomes.

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📍 Salisbury Plain, Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity

Total population1,333▲ +14.3%since 2011 Median age37 yrs▼ -2.6%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population3.1%People aged 65 and over16.7%Children under 1520.3%

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (25%) and Children (0–14) (21%).

Young adults (25–44)25.9%

Older adults (45–64)24.2%

Children (0–14)20.3%

Seniors (65+)16.7%

Youth (15–24)11.4%

Marital status

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Married at 45%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Married45%
Never married36%
Divorced10%
Widowed5%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Australia at 82%, followed by England (8%) and Nepal (3%).

Australia62.8%

England5.8%

Nepal2.3%

Italy1.8%

India1.4%

Philippines1.4%

Vietnam0.9%

New Zealand0.7%

Language

People using another language at home30.6%

Language used at home

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is English only at 87%, followed by Italian (3%) and Greek (3%).

English only65.5%

Italian2.6%

Greek2.5%

Vietnamese1.4%

Arabic1.3%

Punjabi1.2%

Hindi0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Religion

People with no religion37.6%

Religious affiliation

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Christianity at 43%, followed by No religion (39%) and Islam (8%).

Christianity43%
No religion39%
Islam8%
Hinduism6%
Other religions2%
Buddhism2%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.8%

Highest year of school

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Year 12 at 43%, followed by Year 11 (20%) and Year 9 or below (19%).

Year 1241.8%

Year 1119.3%

Year 9 or below18.3%

Year 1016.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$577▲ +13.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,258▲ +29.6%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,523▲ +28.2%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.2%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.3%

Household income distribution

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 39%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (35%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49936.0%

$1,500–$2,99932.2%

Under $65018.5%

$3,000–$3,9994.3%

$4,000 or more2.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition33.8%People with a mental health condition11.3%People needing help with daily activities8.5%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Other condition (15%).

Arthritis12.5%

Mental health11.3%

Other condition9.5%

Asthma8.9%

Diabetes8.3%

Heart disease3.8%

Cancer3.2%

Lung condition2.7%

Stroke1.4%

Dementia0.4%

Community Participation

Volunteers10.9%People providing unpaid care14.3%People caring for children unpaid33.5%

Family & Households

Average household size2.6▲ +8.3%since 2011 One-parent families19.1%

Family composition

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Couples with children at 60%, followed by Couples without children (20%) and One-parent families (19%).

Couples with children60%
Couples without children20%
One-parent families19%
Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$285▲ +35.7%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,300▼ -14.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting27.7%Homes owned outright29.7%Separate (detached) houses86.2%

How homes are owned or rented

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (28%).

Owned with a mortgage42%
Owned outright30%
Rented28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Separate house at 86%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%).

Separate house86%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%

Transport & Vehicles

How people get to work

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Car (driver) at 89%, followed by Car (passenger) (5%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)75.2%

Car (passenger)4.3%

Worked at home3.7%

Bus1.5%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years34.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.9%Labour-force participation55.0%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (13%) and Manufacturing (12%).

Health care & social assistance14.8%

Retail trade12.2%

Manufacturing12.0%

Construction11.7%

Transport & warehousing8.1%

Education & training6.9%

Administrative & support5.4%

Accommodation & food5.0%

Other services4.3%

Public administration & safety3.3%

Occupations people work in

In Salisbury Plain, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (16%) and Professionals (13%).

Labourers18.0%

Technicians & trades15.7%

Professionals13.0%

Community & personal service12.6%

Clerical & administrative11.3%

Machinery operators & drivers9.8%

Sales workers8.9%

Managers8.0%

Nearby areas

Salisbury Park Brahma Lodge Salisbury East Salisbury (SA)Elizabeth Vale Salisbury South Elizabeth South Salisbury Heights

👥 Demographics & Identity