Oyster Cove vs Salt Ash
The verdict
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $1.05M in Salt Ash. Oyster Cove rates higher for education (52 vs 36). Salt Ash rates higher for transport (22 vs 16).
Scores
Oyster CoveSalt Ash
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 27 |
| Transport | 16 | 22 |
| Education | 52 | 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
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 91 | 1,103 |
| Median age | 56 | 46 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,187 | $1,461 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 36.6% | 14.4% |
| Born in Australia | 91.2% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.7 |
Growth: Oyster Cove Moderate Growth · Salt Ash Moderate Growth
Property
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $460K | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $700 | $700 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.5% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 47 |
Median price history
Safety
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 64 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 91 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 181 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,099 | 635 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,198 | 8,341 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Oyster 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: Oyster Cove · Salt Ash
Transport
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 16 | 22 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 1 | 37 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.4 km | 16.5 km |
Liveability
| Oyster 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) | 920 m | 720 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 143.5 km | 137.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 7.8 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 19.3 km | 22.0 km |
Population & growth
| Oyster Cove | Salt Ash | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 91 | 1,103 |
| Estimated 2025 | 104 | 1,258 |
| Projected 2041 | 116 | 1,405 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.39% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Oyster Cove or Salt Ash?
Oyster Cove is more affordable, with a median house price of $460K versus $1.05M.
Which has better public transport, Oyster Cove or Salt Ash?
Salt Ash has the higher transport score (Oyster Cove 16/100 vs Salt Ash 22/100).
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