City of Salisbury

Region: Northern Adelaide

Major suburbs: Salisbury, Mawson Lakes, Edinburgh, Ingle Farm, Para Hills, Parafield, St Kilda, Walkley's Heights

Population: More than 147,000

The City of Salisbury is one of the largest council areas in South Australia encompassing an area of 158km.

With its close proximity to Adelaide’s CBD and large availability of land for residential and industrial development – along with study and employment opportunities – the City of Salisbury is a popular location for South Australians.

Housing initiatives being offered

  • Strategic property development program underway with detailed site-by-site investigation to find any underused surplus council land available for future housing.
  • Affordable housing implementation plan to look at ways to increase affordable housing.

Key residential housing developments

  • Salisbury Heights – approximately 200
  • Paralowie – approximately 80 lots
  • Salisbury North – approximately 40 lots
  • Paralowie – approximately 55 lots
  • Ingle farm incremental infill

Council development sites:

  • Salisbury City Centre Redevelopment – over 200 residential dwellings, with up to 20% affordable housing
  • Walkleys Road Corridor - 220 residential dwellings with up to 20% affordable housing and new District level playspace
  • Lake Windemere – 35 allotments - completed
  • Boardwalk at Green Tree – 122 allotments - completed
  • Irving Place – 13 allotments - completed

Supporting housing affordability and supply

  • Development application fee discount for residents who lodge their development applications with council.
  • Free walk-in customer service to help residents and applicants navigate development application process, including preliminary design advice.
  • Timely approval process.

Attraction for new residents

More information

Learn more about the City of Salisbury's housing initiatives.