City of South Perth
Salter Point
Salter Point at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
2,913
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Salter Point.
Salter Point (6152) sits in the South Perth region of Western Australia.
Salter Point has roughly 2,913 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Salter Point scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 777mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Perth Airport station, 35.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 4 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salter Point's population at 2,913, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,913
Median age
47
Family households
77%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
2,913
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salter Point.
Local schools for Salter Point
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Government School Catchment
Manning Primary School
Curtin Primary School
Mount Pleasant Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
777 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Perth Airport (35 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Salter Point.
- What is the Salter Point postcode?
- Salter Point is in the 6152 postcode, in WA, in the City of South Perth region.
- What is the average rent in Salter Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Salter Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Salter Point on this page, including Aquinas College, St Pius X Catholic School, Manning Primary School.
- How walkable is Salter Point?
- Salter Point has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Salter Point?
- Salter Point is close to Manning, Mount Pleasant, Canning Bridge Applecross, Rossmoyne, Karawara.
- What is the population of Salter Point?
- Salter Point has approximately 2,913 residents. The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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