Salter Point WA Property Investment
South Perth · 6152 · Score: 67/100 · Buy
Salter Point Short-Term Rental (Airbnb) Market
Estimated revenue assumes year-round availability. Non-hosted short-stays are night-capped in some councils (e.g. 60 nights across most of Byron Shire, 180 in Ballina, Muswellbrook and parts of Greater Sydney) and levied in Victoria — the legal cap can cut achievable income well below this figure. Run STR Check for the rules on a specific address.
Salter Point WA Investment Brief
BUY — 2.5% gross yield on a $1,451,225–$2,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) median.
THE MARKET
Salter Point has compounded at 3.2%/yr over 5 years. Median sits in the $1,451,225–$2,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) band today. Properties are sitting on market for 44 days (roughly balanced conditions).
- Median house: $1,451,225–$2,100,000 (sources disagree, range shown — do NOT quote a single number) | Units: $711,579
- Gross yield: 2.5% | Net yield: 0.9%
- 5yr price CAGR: 3.2%/yr | 3yr forecast: 13.5%/yr
- Population: 2,913 | Owner-occupier rate: 61% | Affluence: Very High
- Supply pipeline: Low — Price growth outpacing new supply, limited development pipeline
RENTAL SNAPSHOT
- Vacancy: 0.9% (improving) | Rental demand: Very High
- Median weekly rent: $1,015/wk | Days on market: 44 (stable)
- Landlord market — rents likely to keep rising.
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
- Median nightly rate: $432/night | Occupancy: 37%
- Estimated annual STR gross: ~$58,333/yr
- vs long-term rent: $52,780/yr (+11% STR premium — factor in higher management costs)
INFRASTRUCTURE & CATALYSTS
- METRONET (Perth Rail Expansion) (Under Construction)
- Perth City Deal (Under Delivery)
- Transport: Canning Bridge station 1.4km away
BULL CASE
If Salter Point maintains 3%+ annual growth and vacancy stays below 0.8%, median prices could reach $2,472,500 within 3 years with yields compressing slightly as capital values rise.
BEAR CASE
A market correction or interest rate shock could see prices in Salter Point pull back 10-15% from $2,150,000, with vacancy rising to 1.6% and rental yields softening as tenants gain leverage.
KEY RISKS
- Premium price point limits buyer pool and increases interest rate sensitivity
COMPARABLE MARKETS
- Claremont (WA): $2,463,010 median, 2.7% yield, 8.9% 1yr growth
- Swanbourne (WA): $2,680,000 median, 3.4% yield, 16.7% 1yr growth
- Floreat (WA): $2,430,000 median, 3.0% yield, 6.0% 1yr growth
THE PLAY
Salter Point presents a compelling investment opportunity. The combination of solid fundamentals and very high rental demand supports entry at current price levels. Proceed with due diligence on specific properties. Target gross yields above 2.5% and prioritise properties with value-add potential. Consider timing entry around the current cooling phase of the market cycle.
- Entry range: $1,935,000 – $2,365,000
- Minimum gross yield to target: 4.5%
- Watch signal: vacancy staying below 2% and days on market falling below 35
This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Seek professional advice before making investment decisions.
Gentrification Index
Growth Forecast
high confidenceBasis: 5yr CAGR 3.2% + 10yr CAGR 4.4%
- +Very tight rental market (vacancy 0.9%) — upward price pressure
- +Premium transport infrastructure — supports long-term capital growth
- −High supply pipeline (1521 new approvals) — may cap price growth
Suburb Metric Thresholds
Macro Environment
Macro Indicators
Cash Rate
4.35%
▲ 0.25%Cash rate as at 2026-05-06 · Credit data 2026-06
Suburb Supply & Demand
Suburb Supply Pipeline — New Dwelling Approvals
305
2020
430
2021
450
2022
174
2023
162
2025
New dwelling approvals — higher numbers mean more future supply
Socio-Economic Profile
Source: ABS Census 2021SEIFA Index · Postcode 6152
Decile 9 of 10 — Low disadvantage
Population
26,227
Education (IEO)
9/10
Econ. Resources (IER)
6/10
10-Year Investment Projection
Modelled on Salter Point WA data — rent, capital growth, tax, and depreciation over 10 years.
Pre-filled: $1015/wk median rent for Salter Point. Capital growth and rent increase are editable assumptions.
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