New South Wales · Suburb Profile
Salt Ash NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Salt Ash, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Salt Ash NSW is 1,103 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Salt Ash is $610 per week ($31,720 per year). Median rent in Salt Ash is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Salt Ash has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Salt Ash has a population density of 21.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Salt Ash is England. The most common religion is No Religion (38% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salt Ash is $1,950.
There were 20 recorded offences in Salt Ash in 2025-26, a rate of 18 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (15 offences).
Salt Ash Map
Salt Ash Population
Salt Ash Median Income & Rent
Salt Ash Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Salt Ash Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Salt Ash Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Salt Ash Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Salt Ash Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Salt Ash Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Salt Ash Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Salt Ash Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Salt Ash Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Salt Ash Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Salt Ash Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Salt Ash Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Salt Ash Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Salt Ash Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Salt Ash Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Salt Ash School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Salt Ash Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Salt Ash Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Salt Ash Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Salt Ash How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Salt Ash Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Salt Ash Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Salt Ash Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Salt Ash Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Salt Ash Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Salt Ash Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Salt Ash Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Salt Ash Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Salt Ash Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Salt Ash Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Salt Ash When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Salt Ash Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Salt Ash Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Salt Ash Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Salt Ash Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Salt Ash Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 20 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Salt Ash Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
View all schools in Salt Ash with map →Salt Ash Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
If you earn X in Salt Ash
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Salt Ash vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in NSW
Compare Salt Ash
Frequently Asked Questions About Salt Ash
What is the population of Salt Ash NSW?
The population of Salt Ash NSW is 1,103 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 21.5 people per km².Salt Ash is ranked #3,825 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Salt Ash?
The median personal income in Salt Ash NSW is $610 per week, or $31,720 per year.The median household income is $1,461 per week.Family income is $1,705 per week.Salt Ash is ranked #6,937 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Salt Ash?
Median rent in Salt Ash NSW is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 21.2% of household income, which is considered affordable.Salt Ash ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Salt Ash?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Salt Ash NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Salt Ash?
The median age in Salt Ash NSW is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Salt Ash a good suburb to live in?
Salt Ash is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,103.The median income is $610/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 13482. All dollar figures in AUD.