Burton SA

Postcode 5110 · Salisbury LGA

Burton is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Salisbury local government area (postcode 5110). With a population of 6,519, the suburb has a mix of young professionals and families with a median age of 33. Households earn a median income of $79K per year, with an average household size of 3.1 people. The most common occupations are labourers, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Vietnamese.

The median house price in Burton is $736,000, having increased 4.4% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 4.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,312.

Burton is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 946, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 28 bus stops. The crime rate in the Salisbury LGA is moderate at 5,323 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Burton offers a gross rental yield of 4.2%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($736K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 9.3x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +4.4% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield4.2% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$736K/$950K Near Median
Affordability9.3x Moderate
Price Momentum+4.4% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$736K
4.4% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$310
POPULATION
6,519
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age33
Household Size3.1
HH Income /wk$1,517
Personal Income /wk$653
Mortgage /mth$1,312
CRIME (Salisbury LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,323
Total Incidents347
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops28
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA946
Total Students422
Government1
Burton Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 946
Data: 2025-Q4