Salt Ash, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Salt Ash is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,103. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,103 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | -32.7833°, 151.9167° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 67°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 27.5 inches (698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Salt Ash
Salt Ash is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,103. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Salt Ash
Salt Ash has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.8°C), the coldest is Jul (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1097 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7833°S, 151.9167°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.2 in |
Salt Ash has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 55°F in June to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (2.4").
Schools in Salt Ash
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Ash Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Salt Ash
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB 873 Sydney | news, sport | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 2NURFM | easy listening | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 2BOB Radio 104.7FM | - | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Salt Ash
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence Town and District Historical Museum | ||||
| Fighter World | ||||
| Forsight Gallery | ||||
| Fort Scratchley Museum | ||||
| Miss Porter's House | ||||
| Monarch Historical Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Museum | ||||
| Newcastle Police Station Museum | ||||
| Sketchley Pioneer Cottage | ||||
| Tomago House | ||||
| Wallsend District Hospital |
Libraries in Salt Ash
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Auchmuty Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Charlestown Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hamilton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mayfield Library | 0.0 | |||||
| New Lambton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Newcastle City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Raymond Terrace Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Redhead Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stockton Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Student Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Tea Gardens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tilligerry Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomaree Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Windale Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Salt Ash
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Farmer's Market | |||||
| Newcastle Farmer's Market |
Restaurants in Salt Ash
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Salt Ash
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Salt Ash
1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Salt Ash
7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Salt Ash
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murrays |
Stadiums & Teams in Salt Ash
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Salt Ash
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Airport | NTL | Large Airport |
| Cessnock Airport | CES | Small Airport |
| Dochra Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Elderslie Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Forster (Wallis Is) Airport | FOT | Small Airport |
| Gloucester Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lake Macquarie Airport | BEO | Small Airport |
| Luskintyre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Maitland Airport | MTL | Small Airport |
| Mangrove Mountain Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Singleton Airport | SIX | Small Airport |
| Singleton Military Area airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Somersby Airstrip | GOS | Small Airport |
| Warnervale Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Salt Ash
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Adamstown Clinic | ||
| CSCAN Radiology | ||
| Hunter Imaging | ||
| ihear | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Laverty Pathology | ||
| Marie Stopes Newcastle | ||
| Mayfield Podiatry | ||
| Newcastle Muscle Therapy | ||
| Small Talk Speech Therapy | ||
| Stevensons Chiropractic Clinic | ||
| Vamp |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Salt Ash
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses |
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Shipwrecks Near Salt Ash
1 documented shipwrecks found near Salt Ash.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Merksworth | - | A steamboat that was wrecked near Stockton Beach. |
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What is the population of Salt Ash?
Salt Ash has a population of 1,103 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Salt Ash?
Salt Ash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.
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