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Salter Point WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Salter Point, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 1581.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Salter Point is England. The most common religion is Catholic (39% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salter Point is $2,860.

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Salter Point Population

residents (Census 2021)

Salter Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$878/wk

$45,656 per year

#2395 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$450/wk

$1,950 per month

#1049 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,860/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.7 per bedroom

Salter Point Demographics

Gender Split

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

Population Density

1581.6

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

Salter Point 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 & Locality (SAL)

Salter Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

57.1% 421 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

42.9% 316 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Salter Point Country of Birth

Australia

87.3%

England

6.8%

India

1.6%

China

1.3%

Indonesia

1.2%

Iran

0.8%

Germany

0.6%

Canada

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Salter Point Religion

Catholic

39.4%

No Religion

32.7%

Anglican

11.8%

Not stated

7.3%

Buddhism

2.6%

Uniting Church

2.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.1%

Christian (other)

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Salter Point 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%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Salter Point Languages Spoken at Home

Mandarin

30.8%

Other

14.1%

SAL Tot

13.5%

Cantonese

10.3%

SAL Indon

9.6%

Japan

7.7%

Italian

7.1%

Persian ED

7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Salter Point Employment

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Employed full-time

33.9% 767 people

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Employed part-time

22.3% 504 people

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Unemployed

2.3% 53 people

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Not in labour force

41.5% 938 people

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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Marital Status

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Married

54.5% 1,339

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Separated

1.8% 45

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Divorced

5.2% 127

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Widowed

8.8% 217

👤

Never married

29.7% 731

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Salter Point Ancestry

English

28.9%

Australian

23.9%

Irish

8.7%

Other

8.5%

Chinese

8.0%

Scottish

7.3%

Italian

6.1%

Indian

2.4%

German

2.2%

Dutch

1.8%

Croatian

1.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

7.1% 388

✅

No need for assistance

92.9% 5,109

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

Salter Point Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

28.1% 646

—

Not a volunteer

71.9% 1,654

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Indigenous Population

1.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

5,618

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Salter Point Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

190

Heart disease

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Dementia

Kidney disease

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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.1% 3

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.3% 6

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Previously served

2.9% 68

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Never served

96.7% 2,240

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Salter Point Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.1% 324

—

Did not provide

85.9% 1,970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Salter Point 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

Salter Point When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

138

1991–2000

116

2001–2010

134

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address

2,422

Moved from WA

239

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

Moved from SA

Moved from QLD

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

Salter Point 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

Salter Point Schools

schools nearby

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

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Salter Point Rent Prices & Affordability

18%

of income

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.

If you earn X in Salter Point

Your weekly income

≈ $10,959/month

Median rent $450/wk

Left after rent $2,079/wk

Rent share 17.8%

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Salter Point vs State & National Average

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Pop: 1,463 Income: $868/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 1,463 Income: $541/wk Rent: $280/wk

Utakarra

Pop: 1,467 Income: $631/wk Rent: $240/wk

Kalbarri

Pop: 1,478 Income: $640/wk Rent: $258/wk

Jolimont

Pop: 1,479 Income: $900/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Pop: 1,483 Income: $994/wk Rent: $350/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 1581.6 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 below the WA average of $909/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.