6 min drive to Canning Bridge + 5 min transfer + 17 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
47 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$2529/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
4.1%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
80%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
12.1%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.6
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Salter Point
Full-time 26.6%Part-time 17.7%Unemployed 2.0%Not in labour 53.8%
Dwelling Types
Salter Point
House 84.7%Semi-detached 7.9%Flat/Unit 7.4%
Commute Mode
Salter Point
Car 76.2%Transit 6.5%Bicycle 1.3%Walk 1.5%WFH 14.4%
Country of Birth
Australia
68.6%
England
5.1%
Malaysia
3.4%
India
1.7%
New Zealand
1.4%
Language at Home
English only
84.4%
Mandarin
1.7%
Cantonese
0.6%
Italian
0.4%
Greek
0.1%
Frequently Asked Questions about Salter Point
Is Salter Point safe?
Salter Point has a safety score of 87/100, which is well above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending down in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Manning (41/100), Rossmoyne (92/100), Mount Pleasant (WA) (54/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Salter Point?
Median weekly rent in Salter Point is $895/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Manning ($863/wk), Rossmoyne ($900/wk), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($925/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Salter Point?
Salter Point has a school rating of 80/100 across 1 schools, which is well above average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Aquinas College (Combined). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Salter Point from Perth CBD?
Salter Point is 18 minutes by car, or 54 minutes by public transport, or 28 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Salter Point affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Salter Point is $2.1M, up 13.5% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $890K. For renters, median weekly rent is $895/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Manning ($1.6M), Rossmoyne ($2.1M), Mount Pleasant (WA) ($2.2M). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/salter-point
Salter Point sits quietly on the Canning River with a strong nature-and-water identity. Residents walk the riverbank past wetlands, boardwalks and a sheltered lagoon teeming with birdlife. The suburb has an established, unhurried character, with nice riverside homes and green reserves rather than cafes or nightlife. It sits just below the top tier of Perth's riverside prestige, but offers genuine river lifestyle at a comparatively accessible price point. Buyers can expect a median price of $2.10M and rent of $895/week, 106% above the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 18-minute drive away (54 min by transit), and most residents drive (64%). The area scores 87/100 for safety, comfortably 35 points above Perth's metro average of 52, with low rates of both property crime and violent offences.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 80/100 overall and among the highest in Perth. Residents have a median age of 47 and household income of $2,529/week.