NSW Property Intelligence
Salt AshNSW 2318
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Salt Ash is home to ~1,103 residents (median age 46), with 12% of households renting.
Rent in Salt Ash
The median house rent in Salt Ash is $690/week (199 new leases). Units have a median of $522/week (30 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2318, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $520/wk | $520/wk |
| 3 | $600/wk | $650/wk |
| 4+ | $750/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Salt Ash fall in the intake zones of Salt Ash Public School, Hunter River High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Salt Ash Public School#1755 of 2159 in NSW
- Hunter River High School#1799 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Salt Ash has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register — including Busy Bees at Salt Ash, Salt Ash OOSH & VC.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Salt Ash (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 17 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 1 | Downward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | Downward |
Development activity
17 development applications were lodged in Salt Ash over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Salt Ash — quick answers
What is the median rent in Salt Ash?
Houses in Salt Ash (postcode 2318) have a median asking rent of $690/week; units have a median of $522/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Salt Ash?
Salt Ash addresses can be zoned for Salt Ash Public School, Hunter River High School. Salt Ash Public School ranks in roughly the top 81% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Salt Ash?
Salt Ash has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register.
How much development is happening in Salt Ash?
17 development applications were lodged in Salt Ash in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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