- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Safety Score
- 71/100
- Green Space
- 1%
- Current Weather
- 6.6°C
- Median Age
- 38 yrs
~54 crimes/1k/yr
broken clouds
Living in Salisbury
Is Salisbury a good place to live?
Salisbury is home to roughly 1,506 people. On Suburb's overall livability scale, Salisbury scores 53 out of 100, with a safety score of 71/100 and 1% green space.
Schools: Salisbury has 11 schools in or near the suburb, spanning early-childhood through to secondary education. See the Schools tab below for the full list.
Housing: The estimated median value is around $567K, and weekly rent typically sits around $315.
Lifestyle: The current temperature is 6.6°C. See the Weather tab for monthly averages.
Whether Salisbury is right for you depends on what you’re looking for. Use the data and community tips below to decide if it suits your lifestyle, family and budget.
Livability Breakdown
- Safety71
- Amenities38
- Schools71
- Housing Affordability66
- Green space10
- Community78
- Transport19
Property & Economics
- Est. Median Value
- $567K
- Median Weekly Rent
- $315/wk
- Median HH Income
- $65K/yr
- Pop. Growth (5yr)
- +2.9%
- Data Year
- 2023
Key Financial Indicators (NZD)
† Est. Median Value is suburb.co.nz's own estimate, modelled from available public data. We aim for accuracy, but where data is limited, estimates may be imprecise.
Nearby Suburbs
Schools & Enrolment Zones in Salisbury
Schools in zone for Salisbury
Children living in Salisbury have a guaranteed right to enrol at these schools, based on Ministry of Education home zones.
St Joseph's School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 205 · decile 5
Craighead Diocesan School
Secondary (Year 7-15) · roll 412 · decile 9
Roncalli College
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 516 · decile 7
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School Zone Checker
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Address matching is approximate and based on OpenStreetMap geocoding — confirm an exact result near a zone boundary directly with the school.
Other nearby schools
Schools close to Salisbury that you may be able to enrol at under open enrolment or by application (outside your home zone).
Timaru South School
Full Primary · roll 194 · decile 2 · 2.7 km away
Timaru Girls' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 498 · decile 6 · 2.8 km away
Timaru Christian School
Composite (Year 1-10) · roll 157 · decile 8 · 2.9 km away
Timaru Boys' High School
Secondary (Year 9-15) · roll 827 · decile 7 · 3.2 km away
Sacred Heart School (Timaru)
Full Primary · roll 225 · decile 4 · 3.3 km away
Bluestone School
Full Primary · roll 460 · decile 5 · 3.5 km away
Highfield School
Full Primary · roll 310 · decile 7 · 4.6 km away
Waimataitai School
Full Primary · roll 458 · decile 6 · 4.6 km away
Salisbury Weather
Current conditions: 6.6°C, broken clouds
| Month | High (°C) | Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm/day) | Sunshine (hrs/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Jan | 20.8 | 12.4 | 1.48 | 11.24 |
| ☀️ Feb | 21.28 | 11.79 | 1.34 | 10.9 |
| 🍂 Mar | 18.63 | 8.98 | 2.37 | 9.13 |
| 🍂 Apr | 16.74 | 7.5 | 2.24 | 7.75 |
| 🍂 May | 13.55 | 4.69 | 1.41 | 6.45 |
| ❄️ Jun | 10.83 | 3.01 | 1.84 | 5.68 |
| ❄️ Jul | 10.85 | 1.14 | 3 | 6.46 |
| ❄️ Aug | 12.11 | 0.82 | 1.25 | 8.15 |
| 🌸 Sep | 14.88 | 4.66 | 2.22 | 9.11 |
| 🌸 Oct | 15.8 | 5.68 | 3.42 | 10.13 |
| 🌸 Nov | 16.97 | 8.18 | 1.89 | 10.94 |
| ☀️ Dec | 19.83 | 11.36 | 2.31 | 10.43 |
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