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Salt Ash, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Salt Ash is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 1,099. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,099 Population 2/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
27.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$20,618 Median Income
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$20,618 median income, 6.8% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$174,600 home value, $873/mo rent

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About Salt Ash

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

Population1,099
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$20,618
Per Capita$20,618
Unemployment6.8%

Housing

D
Home Value$174,600
Rent$873
Ownership87.5%
Housing Units440

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain27.5 in/yr
Sunny Days347/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,099
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.7833°, 151.9167°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation27.5 inches (698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$20,618
Median Age46.0 years

About Salt Ash

Salt Ash is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 1,099. 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.

Salt Ash has a population of 1,099 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,099
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above Australia avg
478.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Salt Ash vs Australia Average

The median household income in Salt Ash is $20,618, which is 73% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,618 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $397, 72% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.8% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 104 business establishments.

Income: Salt Ash vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$20,618
73% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$20,618
Avg Weekly Wage$397

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.8%
89% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)104

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Salt Ash is $174,600, 38% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $873 (25% below the national average of $1,163). 87.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 440 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

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Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$174,600
38% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$873
25% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership87.5%
Owner-Occupied87.5%
Renter-Occupied12.5%
Housing Units440

Property Tax

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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.8°C / 75°F 18.5° / 29.2° 68.2
Feb 23.4°C / 74°F 18.4° / 28.4° 122.5
Mar 21.6°C / 71°F 16.5° / 26.6° 121.2
Apr 18.5°C / 65°F 13° / 24° 107.0
May 15.6°C / 60°F 10.3° / 20.8° 111.9
Jun 13.2°C / 56°F 8.3° / 18.1° 128.0
Jul 12.2°C / 54°F 6.8° / 17.7° 78.4
Aug 13.1°C / 56°F 6.8° / 19.4° 58.2
Sep 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 62.6
Oct 18.2°C / 65°F 12° / 24.5° 67.5
Nov 20.4°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26° 94.3
Dec 22.2°C / 72°F 16.8° / 27.7° 77.5
Salt Ash enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 347 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above Australia avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days347 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area478.7 sq mi (1,239.9 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-32.7833°N, 151.9167°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.5"
28% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 67 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 81 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 119 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 123 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 115 km
Apr 19, 2017 62 km ESE of Forster, Australia M3.9 128 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 130 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 36 km
Sep 10, 2012 33 km ESE of Blue Bay, Australia M3.2 74 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 115 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 110 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 53 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 110 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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").

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Schools in Salt Ash

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Salt Ash Public School — — — —
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual 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

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adamstown Library0.0
Auchmuty Library0.0
Charlestown Library0.0
Hamilton Library0.0
Lambton Library0.0
Mayfield Library0.0
New Lambton Library0.0
Newcastle City Library0.0
Raymond Terrace Library0.0
Redhead Library0.0
Stockton Library0.0
Student Hub0.0
Tea Gardens Library0.0
Tilligerry Library0.0
Tomaree Library0.0
Windale Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Salt Ash

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Newcastle Farmer's Market
Newcastle Farmer's Market

Restaurants in Salt Ash

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dave's Tucker Stop

Cafes in Salt Ash

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oakvale Cafe

Zoos in Salt Ash

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Oakvale Wildlife Park

Gas Stations in Salt Ash

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ampol Salt Ash
BP
BP fuel
Caltex
Large Vehicles Refuelling Area
Pit Stop
Small Vehicle Refuelling Area

Breweries in Salt Ash

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Murrays

Stadiums & Teams in Salt Ash

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Salt Ash

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Newcastle AirportNTLLarge Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Dochra Airfield—Small Airport
Elderslie Airport—Small Airport
Forster (Wallis Is) AirportFOTSmall Airport
Gloucester Airport—Small Airport
Lake Macquarie AirportBEOSmall Airport
Luskintyre Airfield—Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Mangrove Mountain Airport—Small Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip—Small Airport
Somersby AirstripGOSSmall Airport
Warnervale Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Salt Ash

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Ash

What is the population of Salt Ash?

Salt Ash has a population of 1,099 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 478.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Salt Ash expensive to live in?

The median household income is $20,618, 73% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $174,600 (38% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $873 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

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. The area receives 347 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.5 inches.

How is the job market in Salt Ash?

The unemployment rate in Salt Ash is 6.8%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $397. There are 104 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Salt Ash?

The median home value in Salt Ash is $174,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $873. The homeownership rate is 87.5%.

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