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Salisbury East vs Salisbury Heights

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.3 km apart, on the same open data. They split the measures evenly.

Salisbury EastSalisbury Heights
Active6050
Safety6277
Wealth970
Value780
Parks5234
Cafés2862
Transit4141
Green space9166
Active & healthy6056
Schools nearby (OSM)4512
Median rent$290/wk $330/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$820,000$1,010,000
House sales this quarter3416
Population9,2734,488
Full profile Salisbury East in full Salisbury Heights in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Salisbury East safer than Salisbury Heights?

Salisbury Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?

Salisbury East has the lower median house price of the two ($820,000 vs $1,010,000).

Should I live in Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights?

They split the measures evenly across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Salisbury East or Salisbury Heights.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →