Salter Point

Salter Point has seen population growth performance typically on par with national averages when looking at short and medium term trends

The suburb of Salter Point's population was estimated at around 3,201 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 288 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,913. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,197 residents following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS in June 2024, and an additional two validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population results in a density ratio of 1,739 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Salter Point's growth rate of 9.9% since the 2021 census exceeded the national average of 8.9%. Population growth was primarily driven by overseas migration, contributing approximately 87.0% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth post-2032, AreaSearch utilises growth rates by age cohort provided by the ABS in its latest Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data). Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth rate for national areas. The suburb is expected to grow by 756 persons to reach a total of 3,957 by 2041, reflecting an increase of 24.7% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Salter Point recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers in Salter Point shows approximately 3 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 18 homes were approved, with a further 3 approved so far in FY-26.

This results in an average of about 13.1 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years. However, supply is substantially lagging demand, leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. The average construction cost value of new homes being built is around $825,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Perth, Salter Point has significantly lower building activity, which is 82.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction typically reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, there has been an increase in construction activity recently.

The area's level of new building activity is also below the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. Currently, 67.0% of new building activity consists of standalone homes, while 33.0% comprises medium and high-density housing. This mix includes townhouses and apartments, providing options across different price points, from family homes to more affordable compact living. This represents a significant shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 85.0% houses. This indicates decreasing availability of developable sites and reflects changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 354 people per dwelling approval, Salter Point shows a developed market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is projected to add around 792 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Salter Point has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion (commencing 2016) and City of Melville New Library Cultural Centre at Henley Rise (opening 2018). Additionally, LeisureFit Booragoon Pools Refurbishment is underway.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Salter Point ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Salter Point has a highly educated workforce with strong representation in professional services. Its unemployment rate was 2.6% as of June 2025, lower than Greater Perth's 3.9%.

Employment grew by an estimated 3.7% over the past year. As of June 2025, 1,712 residents are employed with a participation rate of 55.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries include health care & social assistance and education & training, but professional & technical services show particularly strong specialization at 1.6 times the regional level. Retail trade has lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

Employment opportunities locally may be limited as indicated by Census data comparing working population to resident population. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 3.7% while labour force grew by 3.4%, reducing unemployment by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 3.7%, labour force grow by 3.8%, but unemployment rose by 0.1 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (Sep-22) project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Salter Point's employment mix suggests local employment growth of 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though these are simple weighted extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

Income metrics indicate excellent economic conditions, with the area achieving higher performance than 75% of national locations assessed by AreaSearch

AreaSearch released postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022. Salter Point's median income among taxpayers was $57,580 and the average was $81,985. Nationally, these figures are high compared to Greater Perth's median of $58,380 and average of $78,020. By September 2025, estimates suggest the median income will be approximately $65,756 and the average will be around $93,627, based on a 14.2% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank at the 91st percentile ($2,529 weekly), while personal incomes rank lower at the 63rd percentile. In Salter Point, 34.6% of residents (1,107 people) fall into the $4000+ income bracket, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident with 44.9% of households earning high weekly incomes exceeding $3,000, indicating elevated consumer spending. After housing costs, residents retain 87.7% of their income, reflecting strong purchasing power. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 9th decile.

Salter Point is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

As of the latest Census, Salter Point's dwelling structures consisted of 84.7% houses and 15.3% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), contrasting with Perth metro's 49.3% houses and 50.7% other dwellings. Home ownership in Salter Point stood at 48.7%, with mortgaged dwellings at 38.0% and rented ones at 13.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,860, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Salter Point was recorded at $450, compared to Perth metro's $360. Nationally, Salter Point's mortgage repayments were significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents substantially above the national figure of $375.

Salter Point features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 77.3% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 29.3% couples without children, and 7.7% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households making up 1.4%. The median household size is 2.6 people, larger than the Greater Perth average of 2.2.

Salter Point shows strong educational performance, ranking in the upper quartile nationally when assessed across multiple qualification and achievement indicators

Salter Point's educational attainment exceeds broader averages. Among residents aged 15+, 45.9% have university qualifications, compared to 27.9% in WA and 29.9% in the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are most common at 30.5%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (4.0%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8% of qualifications, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 12.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.4% in secondary education, 8.0% in tertiary education, and 7.5% pursuing primary education. Aquinas College serves as the area's anchor educational institution, with 1,314 students. The area has significant socio-educational advantages and academic achievement (ICSEA: 1108). All schools offer integrated K-12 education. There are 41 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 17.8.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Salter Point has 19 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by two different routes that together facilitate 626 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these services is rated as excellent, with residents on average being located just 132 meters from the nearest stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 89 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 32 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health outcomes in Salter Point are marginally below the national average with common health conditions slightly more prevalent than average across both younger and older age cohorts

Salter Point shows below-average health outcomes, with common conditions slightly more prevalent across younger and older age groups compared to average. Private health cover is exceptionally high at approximately 60%, affecting 1,912 people, which is higher than Greater Perth's 67.8%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (7.7%) and mental health issues (5.8%). 70.6% of residents claim to be free from medical ailments, compared to 72.6% in Greater Perth. Salter Point has 26% of its population aged 65 and over (832 people), higher than Greater Perth's 20.5%.

Salter Point was found to be more culturally diverse than the vast majority of local markets in Australia, upon assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Salter Point's population showed higher linguistic diversity than most local areas, with 15.6% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.4% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Salter Point, accounting for 62.2%, compared to 46.9% across Greater Perth. The top three ancestral groups were English (27.2%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (8.2%).

Notably, Croatian (1.2%) and French (0.8%) were more prevalent in Salter Point than regionally (Croatian: 0.8%, French: 0.7%), while Italian was slightly higher at 5.7% compared to the regional average of 4.1%.

Salter Point hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Salter Point is 46 years, which is notably higher than Greater Perth's average of 37 years and also exceeds the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the Greater Perth average, the 15-24 age cohort is significantly over-represented at 18.6% in Salter Point, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. The concentration of the 15-24 age group in Salter Point is higher than the national average of 12.5%. According to the Census conducted on August 10, 2021, the percentage of the population aged 15-24 has grown from 16.1% to 18.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25-34 has increased from 7.1% to 8.8%. Conversely, the percentage of the population aged 5-14 has declined from 12.4% to 10.8%. Population forecasts for Salter Point indicate significant demographic changes by 2041. The number of people aged 85 and above is projected to increase dramatically by 249 individuals, from 198 to 448, representing a 126% expansion. This aging population trend is evident with those aged 65 and above comprising 68% of the projected growth. Conversely, the populations aged 35-44 and 5-14 are expected to decrease.