Medowie vs Salt Ash
The verdict
Salt Ash is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $943K in Medowie. Medowie rates higher for liveability (51 vs 24). Salt Ash is closer to the coast (720 m vs 5.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Medowie rates higher (91 vs 64/100 in Salt Ash).
Scores
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 27 |
| Transport | 28 | 22 |
| Education | 41 | 36 |
| Liveability | 51 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,879 | 1,103 |
| Median age | 37 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $2,044 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 22.8% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 88.3% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.9 | 2.7 |
Growth: Medowie Moderate Growth · Salt Ash Moderate Growth
Property
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $943K | $893K |
| Median unit price | $640K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 31.6% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $680 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 34 | 42 |
Median price history
Safety
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 91 | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 46 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 138 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 423 | 635 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,135 | 8,522 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,010 | 933 |
See the full school list on each profile: Medowie · Salt Ash
Transport
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 28 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 152 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 12.8 km | 16.5 km |
Liveability
| Medowie | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 5 | 2 |
| Parks | 6 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 8 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 5.3 km | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 140.6 km | 137.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 23.0 km | 22.0 km |
Population & growth
| Medowie | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,879 | 1,103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 12,405 | 1,258 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,857 | 1,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Medowie or Salt Ash?
Medowie has the higher residential safety score (Medowie 91/100 vs Salt Ash 64/100).
Which is more affordable, Medowie or Salt Ash?
Salt Ash is more affordable, with a median house price of $893K versus $943K.
Which has better schools, Medowie or Salt Ash?
Medowie has a higher average school ICSEA (Medowie 1010 vs Salt Ash 933; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Medowie or Salt Ash?
Medowie has the higher transport score (Medowie 28/100 vs Salt Ash 22/100).
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