Salter Point, Western Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Salter Point, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
| Locality | Salter Point |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of South Perth |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -32.02518 |
| Longitude | 115.86719 |
| Population | 2,801 |
| Density | 1573.6 /km² |
| Area | 1.8 km² |
| Elevation | 19 m |
| Postcode | 6152 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Perth | 8 km south |
Salter Point is a locality in the City Of South Perth local government area of Western Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,801. The locality covers an area of 1.8 km², giving a population density of about 1573.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 19 m above sea level. It lies approximately 8 km south of Perth. Salter Point is located at 32.0252°S, 115.8672°E. It observes Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 6152.
Salter Point unfurls along the southern banks of the Swan River, a verdant embrace where the urban hum softens to a contented murmur. It lies 7.9 km south of Perth, WA (from Perth, WA: bearing 174°T), and is situated 8.3 km north-west of Canning Vale. Here, the landscape is a gentle choreography of manicured lawns and mature eucalypts, their silvery leaves catching the afternoon light and casting a dappled, shifting shade across the pathways. The river itself, a broad, shimmering ribbon, dictates the rhythm of the place, its surface reflecting the boundless blue of the sky, often punctuated by the distant silhouettes of sailing boats gliding towards the open sea. The air, particularly in the late afternoon, carries a subtle, salty tang, a whisper from the coast that mingles with the sweet perfume of flowering shrubs, creating a unique olfactory signature for Salter Point.
The history of Salter Point is intrinsically tied to the broader narrative of Perth's development, a story of land grants and ambitious planning that sought to harness the river's potential. Early settlers recognised the fertile soil and the strategic location, fostering a local economy that initially leaned towards agriculture and market gardens, supplying fresh produce to the burgeoning city across the water. While the agricultural roots have largely been absorbed by residential growth, a distinct character remains, fostered by a community that values its leafy streets and its proximity to the city centre, yet cherishes the quieter, more contemplative pace of life. Salter Point retains a sense of established elegance, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather integrated into the present, evident in the enduring charm of its older homes and the well-loved public spaces that invite lingering and quiet appreciation.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Salter Point, Western Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Salter Point, in the City Of South Perth local government area.
Detailed location data for Salter Point includes the postcode (6152), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of South Perth), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Salter Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |