NSW · 2318

Salt Ash

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Salt Ash, NSW 2318.

Salt Ash, NSW 2318

About Salt Ash

Welcome to Salt Ash

Salt Ash is a rural suburb of the Port Stephens local government areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the main road between Newcastle and Nelson Bay but is largely undeveloped, partly because it is the location of the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range which is used by pilots from RAAF Base Williamtown for training purposes.

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Salt Ash, NSW 2318.

Population

1,103

residents (2021)

Median age

46

years

Household income

$1,461

median, per week

Median rent

$310

per week

Median mortgage

$1,950

per month

Mortgage / income

31%

stretched (>30%)

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Salt Ash

Government school catchment

Salt Ash Public School

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Common questions

Salt Ash suburb FAQ

Is Salt Ash a good place to live?

Salt Ash is a rural suburb of the Port Stephens local government areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Salt Ash is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,103 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Salt Ash?

Salt Ash has a population of 1,103 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 46.

What schools are in Salt Ash?

There is 1 school in or near Salt Ash, including Salt Ash Public School.