Salt Ash vs Williamtown
The verdict
Williamtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.05M in Salt Ash. Salt Ash is closer to the coast (720 m vs 5.6 km). On the separate residential safety score, Salt Ash rates higher (64 vs 27/100 in Williamtown).
Scores
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 26 |
| Transport | 22 | 21 |
| Education | 36 | 32 |
| Liveability | 24 | 27 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,103 | 762 |
| Median age | 46 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,461 | $889 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.4% | 16.8% |
| Born in Australia | 84.7% | 82.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Growth: Salt Ash Moderate Growth · Williamtown Moderate Growth
Property
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $963K |
| 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) | 3.5% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 47 | 59 |
Median price history
Safety
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 27 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 91 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 181 | 919 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 635 | 919 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,341 | 9,711 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Salt Ash · Williamtown
Transport
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 22 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 37 | 27 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 16.5 km | 9.7 km |
Liveability
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 1 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 720 m | 5.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 137.4 km | 132.6 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.8 km | 5.3 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.0 km | 15.2 km |
Population & growth
| Salt Ash | Williamtown | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,103 | 762 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,258 | 869 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,405 | 971 |
| Annual growth rate | 3.34% | 3.34% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Salt Ash or Williamtown?
Salt Ash has the higher residential safety score (Salt Ash 64/100 vs Williamtown 27/100).
Which is more affordable, Salt Ash or Williamtown?
Williamtown is more affordable, with a median house price of $963K versus $1.05M.
Which has better public transport, Salt Ash or Williamtown?
Salt Ash has the higher transport score (Salt Ash 22/100 vs Williamtown 21/100).
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