Side by sideSuburb comparison

Williamtown vs Salt Ash.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Salt Ash edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salt Ash (987) sits above Williamtown (972).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Salt Ash edges out on average school ICSEA (987 vs 972). Salt Ash also has a higher family-household share (78% vs 55%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.

Common questionsWilliamtown vs Salt Ash

Common questions

Does Williamtown or Salt Ash have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salt Ash scores 987 vs 972 in Williamtown. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Williamtown
Metric
Salt Ash

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$420/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$420/wk
$320/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$310/wk
79.0%
Owner occupied
84.0%
13.0%
Renter occupied
12.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
100
762
Population
1,103
56
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

8
Schools nearby
6
972
Avg ICSEA
987

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).