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Salter Point has an estimated 3,122 residents, up from 2,913 at the 2021 Census — a change of 209 people, or 7.2%. Overseas migration accounts for 87.0% of that increase. That puts 1,697 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to AreaSearch evaluations combining regional ABS population revisions with validated new addresses post-dating the Census, the suburb of Salter Point has an estimated 3,122 residents as of Aug 2026. This represents an expansion of 209 people (7.2%) compared to the 2,913 individuals documented in the 2021 Census. Such growth is deduced from an estimated resident base of 3,105 derived from the ABS ERP release in June 2025 alongside 2 validated new addresses recorded following the Census date. Consequently, population density stands at 1,696 persons per square kilometer, tracking above AreaSearch's national benchmark.
The suburb of Salter Point's 7.2% post-census expansion sits within 2.3 percentage points of the 9.5% nationwide figure, reflecting solid demographic momentum. Inbound overseas migration formed the core driver of recent gains, generating approximately 87.0% of the overall increase. Projections generated jointly by the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 area, published in 2024 using 2022 as a base year, are applied by AreaSearch. For SA2 territories lacking this coverage as well as all projections past 2032, AreaSearch integrates age-bracket growth trajectories from the ABS Greater Capital Region data issued in 2023 based on 2022 benchmarks. Based on these anticipated shifts, the suburb of Salter Point is slated for above-median national growth, adding 633 persons by 2041 under consolidated SA2 modelling to register a 19.7% rise across the 16 years.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch from ABS building approvals indicate that Salter Point records approximately 3 approved dwellings annually, yielding roughly 17 residences across the prior 5 financial years. During FY-25 to date, 5 permits have been logged. With an average of 2.7 additional occupants per dwelling each year across the 5 financial years spanning FY-21 to FY-25, steady residential appetite continues to underpin property values. Developers are focusing on the higher-end market, delivering residences with an average construction cost of $659,000. Building activity in Salter Point is markedly subdued compared to Greater Perth, lagging the regional per-capita baseline by 77.0%.
Such restricted building volume typically elevates demand and bolsters existing asset values. This subdued pace is also lower than the national standard, pointing to a mature urban footprint and prospective planning limitations. Every approved build has consisted solely of detached houses, maintaining local suburban character and catering to purchasers seeking standalone space. Indeed, builders are adding standalone residences at a higher frequency than the historic profile suggests (85.0% at Census), highlighting enduring appetite for family-sized housing despite broader urban densification. The presence of roughly 776 people per dwelling approval underscores an established market. Demographic projections indicate Salter Point will expand by 616 residents by 2041 relative to the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. If residential construction remains at current rates, housing creation may not keep pace with population expansion, potentially heightening competition among buyers and supporting price appreciation.
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Development applications around Salter Point
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 45 current infrastructure and development projects close to Salter Point, worth an estimated $3.68 billion. 13 are already under construction and 9 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and sports & recreation. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Infrastructure upgrades, major developments, and council planning policies significantly influence local market trajectories. AreaSearch has pinpointed 2 key projects positioned to affect the surrounding district, such as the Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion, City of Melville New Library Cultural Centre, Henley Rise, and LeisureFit Booragoon Pools Refurbishment.
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Mount Pleasant Primary School Redevelopment
Upgrade and expansion of Mount Pleasant Primary School in Mount Pleasant, Western Australia, including new teaching blocks, an upgraded administration building and a covered assembly area to modernise facilities and support enrolments from Kindergarten to Year 6. The school is located at 29 Queens Road, Mount Pleasant, within the City of Melville.
Coterie
Coterie is a boutique apartment development offering 18 one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments in the heart of leafy Como. It blends modern design with the tranquility of a peaceful neighborhood, featuring architect-designed living, views of the Swan River and Perth City, double-glazed windows, abundant natural light, and premium materials. Located near McDougall Park, Swan River, and Perth City.
METRONET Canning Bridge Bus Interchange Upgrade
Upgrade and expansion of the Canning Bridge Bus Interchange to adequately meet requirements for existing and future passenger demand. Key features include a larger facility with 12 active and 8 layover stands, grade-separated pedestrian access, and a new southern Principal Shared Path connection.
Chapel Hill Stage 1 The Promontory
The Promontory is the first stage of the Chapel Hill development in South Como, featuring 86 one, two, and three-bedroom apartments designed with Art Deco influences, offering panoramic views of the Swan and Canning Rivers, and targeting a 5 Star Green Star certification for sustainability.
Henley Rise
Henley Rise is a proposed 156-unit housing project featuring two towers (11 and 12 levels) with diverse apartment options. Developed by Blueways Group (Melbourne-based property developer) in collaboration with Aria Land (Perth development management specialists), targeting Perth's growing demand for high-density living with commanding views over the Canning and Swan Rivers. End value of $150m.
Applecross Village Redevelopment (Stage 2)
Stage 2 of the Applecross Village Redevelopment focuses on the implementation of the Riseley Activity Centre Structure Plan. The project involves major streetscape upgrades and public realm improvements at the intersection of Sleat Road and Riseley Street to foster a vibrant mixed-use precinct. Recent updates in early 2026 indicate the City of Melville is progressing with asset renewal and technical studies for the broader Local Planning Scheme 6 review, which will formalise building heights up to six storeys and improve walkability and cycling infrastructure in the core hub.
Melville City Centre Library and Cultural Centre
Major new four-level library and cultural centre forming the cultural heart of the future Melville City Centre. The project will deliver the City's main library, museum, exhibition galleries, performance and creative spaces, community meeting rooms, children's and youth areas, cafe and public plaza. Detailed design is progressing with procurement planned for late 2026 and construction proposed from 2027.
Townhouse Fund Applecross Development
Boutique residential development of 8 luxury two-storey townhouses on corner lot. R60 zoning with 791sqm site, targeting luxury townhouse market.
1,648 residents of Salter Point are employed, from a labour force of 1,690. Unemployment sits at 2.5%, with participation at 62.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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AreaSearch data across statistical boundaries shows that Salter Point possesses an educated workforce with considerable professional services representation, an unemployment rate standing at only 2.5%, and annual job growth estimated at 1.2%. As of March 2026, 1,648 locals are employed, and joblessness is 1.7% below the Greater Perth benchmark of 4.2%, though workforce participation trails notably at 62.2% against 69.9% regionally. Census records show 13.7% of working residents performed their jobs from home, although Covid-19 restrictions must be factored in. Local workers are predominantly engaged in health care & social assistance, education & training, along with professional & technical services.
The concentration of professional & technical roles is pronounced, sitting at 1.6 times the regional average. By comparison, retail trade accounts for only 6.6% of resident employment, trailing the 9.3% seen across Greater Perth. The area is largely residential and provides comparatively few internal job positions, as highlighted by Census counts comparing local jobs against working residents. Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, aggregated from broader statistical areas, during the year to March 2026, employment levels increased by 1.2% and labour force increased by 1.0%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.2 percentage points. By comparison, Greater Perth recorded employment growth of 2.0%, labour force growth of 2.5%, with unemployment rising 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Mar-26 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Salter Point. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Salter Point's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).
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Median household income in Salter Point is $2,529 a week (about $132,000 a year), with median personal income at $878 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $57,580 a year against an average of $81,985. The average runs 42% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to postcode ATO figures released for financial year 2023, personal earnings in the suburb of Salter Point place exceptionally high nationwide, featuring a median of $57,580 and an average of $81,985, compared to Greater Perth's median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Factoring in an Wage Price Index increase of 10.93% following financial year 2023, updated estimates reach approximately $63,873 (median) and $90,946 (average) as of March 2026. The 2021 Census positioned household earnings in the top tier at the 91st percentile ($2,529 weekly), whereas individual incomes placed at the 63rd percentile.
Around 34.6% of residents (1,080 individuals) earn within the $4000+ bracket, divergent from the regional trend where the $1,500 - 2,999 tier is largest at 32.0%. A substantial 44.9% make over $3,000 weekly, reflecting significant local spending power. Residents retain 87.7% of their income post-housing costs, with SEIFA income measures situating the area in the 9th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Salter Point had 918 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 85% detached houses and 7% apartments. 38% are owned with a mortgage, 13% rented and 49% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,860 a month. Rent absorbs 17.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 26.1%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records indicate that separate houses made up 84.7% of residences in Salter Point, with other dwellings (apartments, townhouses, and attached formats) accounting for 15.3%, relative to 77.8% houses and 22.1% other dwellings across metropolitan Perth. Outright home ownership reached 48.7%, substantially outperforming the Perth metropolitan average, while 38.0% of properties were mortgaged and 13.3% rented. Typical monthly mortgage payments sat at $2,860, considerably higher than the metropolitan figure of $1,907, while median weekly rent stood at $450 versus $350 across Perth metro. Across the country, mortgage costs in Salter Point remain elevated above the Australian average of $1,863, with rental rates tracking well above the national $375 baseline.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Salter Point counted 918 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 984 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 29% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.8 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 77.3% of local households, consisting of couples with children (39.1%), couples without children (29.3%), and single parent families (7.7%). Non-family setups make up the remaining 22.7%, led by single-person dwellings at 20.9% and group arrangements at 1.4%. The average household accommodates 2.6 people, matching the metropolitan figure for Greater Perth.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
45.9% of adults in Salter Point hold a university qualification, including 30.5% with a bachelor degree and 11.4% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 87% of areas nationally. A further 12.6% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 1,314 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,108 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational attainment throughout Salter Point substantially outperforms broader standards, with 45.9% of inhabitants aged 15+ possessing tertiary degrees, compared to 27.9% across WA and 29.9% across the SA4 region. Bachelor degrees are the most frequent credential at 30.5%, with postgraduate qualifications at 11.4% and graduate diplomas at 4.0%. Technical and vocational training encompasses 23.8% of qualifications held by individuals aged 15+, comprising advanced diplomas (11.2%) and certificates (12.6%). Study enrollment remains pronounced in the community, with 34.5% of locals participating in an educational program. Among these, 15.4% attend secondary school, 8.0% participate in tertiary study, and 7.5% are enrolled in primary schooling.
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Public transport in Salter Point reaches 18 stops on 2 routes, timetabled for about 620 services a week. The typical home sits about 130 m from its nearest stop. Buses carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 1.8 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transit infrastructure in the suburb of Salter Point includes 18 active stops serving bus commuters. These access points are covered by 2 discrete routes delivering 624 scheduled weekly trips. Access is favorable, with residents generally residing 132 meters from their nearest transit stop. Given its residential orientation, outbound travel is standard; private vehicles account for 84% of commutes, while bus travel represents 6%. Household car ownership averages 1.8 vehicles, exceeding the regional baseline, while 13.7% of workers worked from home in the 2021 Census. Transit schedules provide an average of 89 services daily across the network, translating to roughly 34 trips per week at each individual stop.
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70.6% of residents in Salter Point report no long-term health condition. 6.8% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.8% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.8 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators in Salter Point track favorably according to AreaSearch data on mortality and long-term illness, showing modest prevalence of major conditions overall alongside higher rates among senior, vulnerable cohorts, and exceptional private health insurance coverage extending across approximately 60% of residents (1,865 people). Arthritis and mental health conditions represent the most prevalent diagnoses locally, affecting 7.7 and 5.8% of individuals, while 70.6% report no chronic ailments, near the 71.9% level in Greater Perth. Working-age cohorts exhibit low incidence of chronic illness. Seniors aged 65 and over comprise 24.3% of the populace (758 people), exceeding Greater Perth's 15.9%, though ranking lower on a nationwide comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
27.4% of Salter Point residents were born overseas and 15.6% speak a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (27.2%) and Australian (22.5%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in Salter Point tracks above typical suburban areas, with 15.6% of residents using a non-English language in the home and 27.4% born overseas. Christianity is the primary reported faith, representing 62.2% of locals in Salter Point, compared to 45.0% across Greater Perth. Assessing parental birthplace, the primary heritages reported in Salter Point are English at 27.2%, Australian at 22.5%, and Irish at 8.2%. Other backgrounds exhibit noticeable differences relative to broader averages, including Italian at 5.7% (compared to 4.2% regionally), Croatian at 1.2% (against 0.8%), and French at 0.8% (against 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Salter Point is 46, older than 85% of areas nationally. That is 1 year younger than at the 2021 Census. 30.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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Salter Point exhibits an older demographic distribution relative to the wider area. Updates to August 2026 indicate that 24.3% of the community are aged 65+, compared to 15.9% across Greater Perth, while 20.7% are aged 25 - 44, trailing the regional share of 30.9%. The median age is assessed by AreaSearch at 46 as at August 2026, down slightly from 47 in the 2021 Census, but 9 years higher than the Greater Perth median of 37 and higher than the national median of 38 at the Census. The 25 - 44 bracket has expanded from 15.8% at the Census to 20.7%, whereas the 5 to 14 cohort declined from 12.4% to 10.1% and the 15 to 24 group rose from 16.1% to 19.1%.
Older cohorts are anticipated to account for the highest numeric growth to 2041, increasing by 413 (54%) to 1,172.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Salter Point
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · Jun 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 last month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 4 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 6 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 2 months ago all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 2 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (2,913 at the 2021 Census → 3,122 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL51321). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.