Salter Point, WA: suburb profile

The population of Salter Point WA is 2,913 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salter Point is $878 per week ($45,656 per year). Median rent in Salter Point is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Salter Point has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Salter Point has a population density of 1,582 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Salter Point is England. The most common religion is Catholic (36.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salter Point is $2,860.

Population
2,913
Census 2021
Median income
$878/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$450/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
47years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Salter Point vs the typical WA suburb

The median personal income in Salter Point is $878 a week, 9% above the typical WA suburb ($806). That ranks 260th of 701 WA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $450 a week, $130 more than the typical WA suburb. Rent takes 17.8% of the median household income here, against 18.6% in the typical WA suburb. The median resident is 47, 6 years older than in the typical WA suburb (41).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureSalter PointTypical WADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$878/wk$806/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$2,529/wk$1,722/wk +47%$1,637/wk
Rent$450/wk$320/wk +41%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,860/mo$1,759/mo +63%$1,733/mo
Median age4741 +6 yrs42
Rent share of household income17.8%18.6% −0.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Salter Point, the typical WA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Salter Point Population

2,913 residents at the 2021 Census.

Salter Point Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$878/wk
$45,656 per year
Ranked 2,395 of 14,663
Median Rent
$450/wk
$1,950 per month
Ranked 1,049 of 14,663
Median Age
47years
9 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,860/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Salter Point Rent Prices & Affordability

18% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $2,529/wk
Median rent $450/wk
Rent to income 17.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Salter Point against your income

About $10,959 a month
Median rent $450/wk
Left after rent $2,079/wk
Rent share 17.8%

Salter Point Schools

20
schools nearby
12
government
1123
avg ICSEA score
12,840
total students
All Saints' College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,374 students
1162
ICSEA
Applecross Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 571 students
1155
ICSEA
St Benedict's School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 336 students
1152
ICSEA
Rossmoyne Primary School Government
Primary · PP-6 · 407 students
1147
ICSEA
Mount Pleasant Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 564 students
1146
ICSEA
Penrhos College Independent
Combined · PP-12 · 1,033 students
1143
ICSEA
Como Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 460 students
1140
ICSEA
St Pius X Catholic School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 172 students
1136
ICSEA
Shelley Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 439 students
1136
ICSEA
Rossmoyne Senior High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 2,824 students
1135
ICSEA
Willetton Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 626 students
1133
ICSEA
Bateman Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 371 students
1126
ICSEA
Brentwood Primary School Government
Primary · K-6 · 331 students
1116
ICSEA
Queen of Apostles School Catholic
Primary · PP-6 · 208 students
1115
ICSEA
Aquinas College Catholic
Combined · PP-12 · 1,332 students
1110
ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Salter Point Map

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Salter Point, Western Australia: 32.0252°S, 115.8670°E

Salter Point Schools (20)

People in Salter Point

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.1% (1,519) Female 47.9% (1,398)

Population Density

1,582
people per km²
2,913 people · 1.8 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$3,353
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
5.1%
Malaysia
3.4%
India
1.7%
Singapore
1.4%
New Zealand
1.4%
China
1.3%
Indonesia
1.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
3.6%
Cantonese
1.2%
Indonesian
1.2%
Persian (excluding Dari)
1.0%
Italian
0.8%
Other Chinese languages
0.6%
Japanese
0.5%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
37.1%
Australian
30.8%
Irish
11.2%
Chinese
10.3%
Scottish
9.4%
Italian
7.9%
Indian
3.1%
German
2.8%
Dutch
2.4%
Croatian
1.6%
Australian Aboriginal
1.3%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Catholic
36.0%
No religion
29.9%
Anglican
10.8%
Not stated
6.7%
Buddhism
2.3%
Uniting Church
2.2%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.9%
Christian (other)
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.6%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
54.5% 1,339
Separated
1.8% 45
Divorced
5.2% 127
Widowed
8.8% 217
Never married
29.7% 731

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
38.1%
Couple: no children under 15
27.1%
Couple: no children
26.7%
One parent: no children under 15
6.2%
One parent: children under 15
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
21.2%
2 persons
34.3%
3 persons
16.2%
4 persons
19.7%
5 persons
7.4%
6+ persons
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Salter Point

Housing Tenure

Of the 918 occupied private dwellings in Salter Point at the 2021 Census, 12.2% were rented, 45.9% owned outright and 34.4% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
8.1% 74 dwellings
Owned outright
45.9% 421 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
34.4% 316 dwellings
Rented
12.2% 112 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.5% 5 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
91.0%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
7.0%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
0.7%
2 bedrooms
11.8%
3 bedrooms
30.7%
4 bedrooms
43.6%
5 bedrooms
11.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
8.5%
$300-$449/mo
2.5%
$450-$599/mo
5.0%
$600-$799/mo
2.0%
$800-$999/mo
2.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
9.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
16.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
26.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.9%
1 vehicle
27.7%
2 vehicles
42.1%
3 vehicles
17.8%
4+ vehicles
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Salter Point

Employment

Employed full-time
33.9% 767 people
Employed part-time
22.3% 504 people
Unemployed
2.3% 53 people
Not in labour force
41.5% 938 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
45.8%
Managers
20.7%
Clerical & Administrative
12.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
7.6%
Community & Personal Service
5.9%
Sales Workers
4.1%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.0%
Labourers
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.9%
$1-$149/wk
0.9%
$150-$299/wk
1.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.7%
$400-$499/wk
4.2%
$500-$649/wk
4.1%
$650-$799/wk
4.3%
$800-$999/wk
5.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
7.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.2%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.2%
$4,000+/wk
34.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.9%
$1-$149/wk
6.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
3.1%
$400-$499/wk
2.7%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
6.2%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.0%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.7%
$3,500+/wk
12.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.6%
Did not go to work
13.3%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Bus
4.3%
Train
2.1%
Walked only
1.5%
Bicycle
1.3%
Other
1.1%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.8%
Truck
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
79.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
12.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
2.4%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.3%
Postgraduate Degree
17.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.6%
Certificate III/IV
14.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
5.6%
Certificate I/II
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.8%
Engineering
17.0%
Health
14.9%
Society & Culture
12.2%
Education
9.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
5.6%
Architecture & Building
5.5%
Creative Arts
3.4%
Information Technology
1.7%
Agriculture & Environment
1.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Catholic
46.7%
Primary: Catholic
16.2%
Primary: Government
10.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
8.3%
Pre-school
5.9%
Vocational Education
5.2%
Secondary: Government
4.5%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
87.7%
Has need for assistance
6.8%
Need for assistance not stated
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
190
Heart disease
96
Asthma
93
Arthritis
85
Diabetes
78
Cancer
46
Lung condition
45
Stroke
34
Dementia
31
Kidney disease
22

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.1% 324
Did not provide
85.9% 1,970

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
28.1% 646
Not a volunteer
71.9% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.1% 3
Current ADF: Reserves
0.3% 6
Previously served
2.9% 68
Never served
96.7% 2,240

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.5%
1 child
11.8%
2 children
36.7%
3 children
18.4%
4 children
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
19
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
91
1971: 1980
84
1981: 1990
138
1991: 2000
116
2001: 2010
134
2011: 2015
70
2016
9
2017
9
2018
19
2019
13
2020
11

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

13.1%
moved in the last year
40.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
56.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
2,422
Moved from WA
239
Moved: same area (SA2)
71
Moved from overseas
22
Moved from NSW
11
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from SA
4
Moved from QLD
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
26.8%
5: 14 hours
28.2%
15: 29 hours
12.9%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
23.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
86.8%
Step family: no other children
11.3%
Blended family: no other children
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Salter Point

The closest suburb to Salter Point is Manning, 1.4 km away.

Manning
1.4 km away · income $941/wk · rent $340/wk
Rossmoyne
1.6 km away · income $730/wk · rent $465/wk
Mount Pleasant (WA)
1.6 km away · income $1,093/wk · rent $460/wk
Shelley (WA)
2.0 km away · income $898/wk · rent $380/wk
Waterford (WA)
2.2 km away · income $801/wk · rent $410/wk
Karawara
2.3 km away · income $588/wk · rent $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salter Point

What is the population of Salter Point WA?

The population of Salter Point WA is 2,913 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,582 people per km². Salter Point is ranked #2,460 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Salter Point?

The median personal income in Salter Point WA is $878 per week, or $45,656 per year. The median household income is $2,529 per week. Family income is $3,353 per week. Salter Point is ranked #2,395 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Salter Point?

Median rent in Salter Point WA is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Rent represents 17.8% of household income, which is considered affordable. Salter Point ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Salter Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salter Point WA is $2,860. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Salter Point?

The median age in Salter Point WA is 47 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Salter Point a good suburb to live in?

Salter Point is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 2,913. The median income is $878/wk, which is above the typical WA suburb ($806/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 51321. All dollar figures in AUD.