Salt Ash at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,103
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Salt Ash.
The postcode for Salt Ash is 2318 (NSW).
Salt Ash (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW.
Salt Ash has roughly 1,103 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Salt Ash scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 25°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1143mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Newcastle Nobbys Signal station, 25.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Salt Ash's population at 1,103, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,103
Median age
46
Family households
78%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,103
Median age: 46
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Safety
Crime and safety.
94
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Salt Ash.
Local schools for Salt Ash
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Government School Catchment
Salt Ash Public School
Wirreanda Public School
Bobs Farm Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1143 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
24.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.2°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Newcastle Nobbys Signal (25 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Salt Ash.
- What is the Salt Ash postcode?
- Salt Ash is in the 2318 postcode, in NSW, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- Where is Salt Ash?
- Salt Ash is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2318, in the Port Stephens Council region.
- What is the average rent in Salt Ash?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Salt Ash?
- There are 6 schools serving Salt Ash on this page, including Salt Ash Public School, Catherine McAuley Catholic College, Wirreanda Public School.
- How walkable is Salt Ash?
- Salt Ash has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Salt Ash?
- Salt Ash is close to Bobs Farm, Oyster Cove, Medowie, Campvale, Tilligerry Creek.
- What is the population of Salt Ash?
- The population of Salt Ash is approximately 1,103 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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