Western Australia location profile
Salter Point WA 6152
Leafy riverside suburb on a quiet peninsula along the Canning River, known for large family homes and tranquil streets. Offers an affluent, community feel with easy access to schools, parks, and the river while remaining close to the Perth CBD.
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Why families consider Salter Point
Predominantly established families and professionals in higher‑income households with a strong school‑oriented community anchored by Aquinas College. Lifestyle centers on riverfront walking and cycling, boating, and weekend sport; housing is mostly detached homes on generous blocks with some modern infill.
Amenities & services
- Waterford Plaza (supermarkets, cafes, services) in nearby Karawara
- Manning Community Hub shops and eateries
- Canning Bridge dining precinct (Applecross/Como/Mount Pleasant)
- GP clinics and allied health in Manning/Como; nearby South Perth Hospital and Bentley Health Service
- Local cafes and takeaways along Manning Rd and surrounds
- Manning Library – 2 Conochie Crescent, Manning
- South Perth Library – Cnr Sandgate St & South Terrace, South Perth
Transport & connectivity
- Nearest train: Canning Bridge Station (Mandurah Line)
- Transperth bus services along Manning Rd connecting to Canning Bridge, Perth CBD, and Curtin University
- Major roads: Manning Rd (State Route 26), Kwinana Fwy (via Canning Bridge interchange), Centenary Ave, Salter Point Pde
Lifestyle & recreation
- Canning River foreshore paths and water sports (kayaking, rowing, fishing)
- Salter Point Reserve playgrounds and BBQ areas
- Aquinas College ovals and facilities (community access varies)
- Manning Tennis Club and Manning Bowling Club (nearby in Manning)
- Deep Water Point Reserve and café precinct (nearby in Mount Pleasant)
- Salter Point Reserve
- Salter Point Lagoon/Aquinas Bay foreshore
- Mount Henry Bridge Reserve
- Canning River foreshore and nearby Canning River Regional Park
- Neil McDougall Park (Como, nearby)
- Bodkin Park (Waterford, nearby)
Education context
Limited within the small suburb, but several long day care and early learning centres nearby in Manning, Waterford and Como; OSHC linked to local primary schools; infant places can have waitlists.
- Curtin University – Bentley Campus (~3-5km east via Manning Rd)
- The University of Western Australia – Crawley Campus (~10km northwest via Kwinana Fwy)
- Murdoch University – Murdoch Campus (~12km south via Kwinana Fwy)