Fullerton Cove vs Salt Ash
The verdict
Salt Ash is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.14M in Fullerton Cove. Fullerton Cove rates higher for education (42 vs 36). Salt Ash is closer to the coast (720 m vs 2.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salt Ash rates higher (64 vs 52/100 in Fullerton Cove).
Scores
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 28 | 27 |
| Transport | 23 | 22 |
| Education | 42 | 36 |
| Liveability | 22 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 735 | 1,103 |
| Median age | 69 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,062 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 21.5% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 72.9% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.7 |
Growth: Fullerton Cove Moderate Growth · Salt Ash Moderate Growth
Property
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.14M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $790K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 30.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | 52 | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 52 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 136 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 272 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 816 | 635 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,857 | 8,341 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 904 |
See the full school list on each profile: Fullerton Cove · Salt Ash
Transport
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 23 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 11.8 km | 16.5 km |
Liveability
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.5°C | 27.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.0 km | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 128.9 km | 137.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.6 km | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 12.7 km | 22.0 km |
Population & growth
| Fullerton Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 735 | 1,103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 809 | 1,258 |
| Projected 2041 | 945 | 1,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.43% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Fullerton Cove or Salt Ash?
Salt Ash has the higher residential safety score (Fullerton Cove 52/100 vs Salt Ash 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Fullerton Cove or Salt Ash?
Salt Ash is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.14M.
Which has better public transport, Fullerton Cove or Salt Ash?
Fullerton Cove has the higher transport score (Fullerton Cove 23/100 vs Salt Ash 22/100).
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