Salter Point

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

As of Nov 2025, the population of the Salter Point statistical area (Lv2) is estimated at around 3,077. This reflects an increase of 164 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,913. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's estimation of the resident population as 3,073 following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS (June 2024), along with an additional 2 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,672 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Over the past decade, Salter Point has demonstrated resilient growth patterns with a compound annual growth rate of 1.0%. Population growth for the area 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, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and to estimate growth across all areas 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). Anticipating future population dynamics, an above median population growth is projected for the area, with an expected increase of 755 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections. This reflects a total increase of 29.7% over the 17 years.

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 shows Salter Point had approximately 3 dwellings receiving development approval annually. Between FY-21 and FY-25, around 16 homes were approved, with an additional 2 approved in FY-26 to date.

This results in an average of about 14.7 new residents per year for every home built over the past five financial years. The supply of new dwellings is substantially lagging demand, which typically leads to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures. New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost value of $825,000, indicating a focus on the premium segment with upmarket properties. Compared to Greater Perth, Salter Point records significantly lower building activity, 84.0% below the regional average per person. This constrained new construction usually reinforces demand and pricing for existing dwellings. However, there has been a recent increase in construction activity. The area's level of new building activity is also under the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations.

New building activity in Salter Point shows an equal split between standalone homes (50.0%) and medium to high-density housing (50.0%). This focus on higher-density living creates more affordable entry points and caters to downsizers, investors, and first-home buyers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing composition, which is currently 85.0% houses. This change could indicate decreasing availability of developable sites and reflect changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. With approximately 456 people per dwelling approval, Salter Point shows a developed market. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, future projections show Salter Point adding around 915 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Two projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly: Westfield Booragoon Shopping Centre Expansion and City of Melville New Library Cultural Centre, Henley Rise. Additionally, LeisureFit Booragoon Pools Refurbishment is also 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. The unemployment rate was 2.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 2.8% over the past year.

There were 1,705 residents employed while the unemployment rate was 1.4% below Greater Perth's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation in Salter Point lagged at 55.9%, compared to Greater Perth's 65.2%. Key industries of employment among residents included health care & social assistance, education & training, and professional & technical services, with the latter showing strong specialization at 1.6 times the regional level. Retail trade had lower representation at 6.6% versus the regional average of 9.3%.

The area offers limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population vs resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8% and labour force grew by 2.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.4 percentage points. In contrast, Greater Perth saw employment rise by 2.9% and unemployment increase marginally despite a labour force growth of 3.0%. State-level data to 25-Nov-25 showed WA employment contracted by 0.27% (losing 5,520 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 4.6%, compared to the national rate of 4.3%. National employment forecasts from May-25 suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Salter Point's employment mix, local employment is estimated to grow by 6.9% over five years and 14.1% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not account for localized population projections.

The area exhibits notably strong income performance, ranking higher than 70% of areas assessed nationally through AreaSearch analysis

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released on 1st April 2023 for financial year 2023, the suburb of Salter Point's median income among taxpayers is $57,580. The average income in this period was $81,985. Nationally, these figures are extremely high compared to the Greater Perth median of $60,748 and average of $80,248. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $63,119 for the median income and $89,872 for the average income as of September 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household incomes rank exceptionally high at the 91st percentile with a weekly income of $2,529, while personal income ranks lower at the 63rd percentile. In terms of income distribution, the highest bracket of $4000+ dominates Salter Point with 34.6% of residents (1,064 people), differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 category is predominant at 32.0%. Economic strength is evident through 44.9% of households achieving high weekly earnings exceeding $3,000, which supports 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

In Salter Point, as per the latest Census evaluation, 84.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 15.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other dwelling types. In contrast, Perth metropolitan area had 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 in the area was $2,860, higher than Perth metro's average of $2,200. Median weekly rent in Salter Point was recorded at $450, compared to $360 in Perth metro. Nationally, Salter Point's median monthly mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,860 against the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were 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 account for 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 constitute the remaining 22.7%, with lone person households at 20.9% and group households comprising 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 residents aged 15+ have a notably higher educational attainment compared to broader benchmarks. Specifically, 45.9% of its residents hold university qualifications, surpassing WA's 27.9% and the SA4 region's 29.9%. This figure is predominantly composed of bachelor degrees (30.5%), followed by postgraduate qualifications (11.4%) and graduate diplomas (4%). Vocational pathways account for 23.8%, with advanced diplomas at 11.2% and certificates at 12.6%.

Educational participation in Salter Point is notably high, with 34.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 15.4% in secondary education, 8% in tertiary education, and 7.5% pursuing primary education.

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

Transport analysis indicates 18 active stops operating in Salter Point, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by two routes, offering a total of 626 weekly passenger trips. Residential accessibility to transport is rated excellent, with residents typically located 132 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 89 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 34 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 lower-than-average health outcomes, with common conditions more prevalent among both younger and older residents compared to averages. Private health cover stands at approximately 60% of its total population (1,838 people), higher than Greater Perth's 68.8%.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis and mental health concerns, affecting 7.7% and 5.8% respectively. 70.6% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to Greater Perth's 72.6%. Salter Point has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 26.1%, with 803 people in this age group, compared to Greater Perth's 20.5%.

The level of cultural diversity witnessed in Salter Point was found to be slightly above average when compared nationally for a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Salter Point, as per the 2016 Census, had a higher linguistic diversity with 15.6% of its residents speaking a language other than English at home, compared to the broader Perth region. Overseas-born population in Salter Point was 27.4%, higher than the Greater Perth average. Christianity was the predominant religion in Salter Point, practiced by 62.2% of people, slightly higher than the regional average of 46.9%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (27.2%), Australian (22.5%), and Irish (8.2%). Notably, Croatian (1.2%) was overrepresented compared to Greater Perth's 0.8%, as were French (0.8% vs 0.7%) and Italian (5.7% vs 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. The 15-24 age group is significantly over-represented in Salter Point at 18.6%, compared to the Greater Perth average, while the 25-34 age group is under-represented at 8.8%. This concentration of the 15-24 age group is higher than the national average of 12.5%. According to the Census conducted in 2021, the percentage of the population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 16.1% to 18.6%, while the percentage of those aged 25 to 34 has risen from 7.1% to 8.8%. Conversely, the percentage of the population aged 5 to 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, rising from 190 to 448, an expansion of 257 people or 135%. The aging population trend is evident, with those aged 65 and above comprising 63% of the projected growth. Conversely, the number of people aged 5 to 14 is projected to decline by 10.