Salt Ash, NSW 2318
Port Stephens CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2318
Updated
Median house price
$905,000
-17.0% over the past year.
Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Salt Ash at a glance
- Median unit
- $308,880
- Weekly rent
- $673
- Houses
- Population
- 1,103
- Median age 46
Prices: Median of 14 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2318), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Salt Ash
Houses change hands at $905,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (14 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $308,880, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-17%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -17%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $181,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Salt Ash on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2318)
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What to know about Salt Ash
Salt Ash (2318) sits in the Port Stephens region of NSW. The median house here is $905,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -17% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
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.
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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,111 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Schools in Salt Ash
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 78%
- Lone person
- 19%
- Owner occupied
- 84%
- Renter occupied
- 12%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.87% (median rent $673/wk against a $905,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.87%
- On the $905,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- -17.0%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
58 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,111 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.3°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Salt Ash
- What is the median house price in Salt Ash?
- The median house price in Salt Ash, NSW 2318 is $905,000 (median of 14 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is -17.0%.
- How much is my house worth in Salt Ash?
- A useful starting point is the Salt Ash median house price of $905,000 (units $308,880). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Salt Ash a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Salt Ash is 3.9%: the median weekly house rent is $673 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2318), June 2026) against the median house price of $905,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price fell 17.0% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Salt Ash is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Port Stephens Council area, NSW 2318.
- What is the average rent in Salt Ash?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $673.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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