Overall score
Salt Ash
44.1/100
Williamtown
56.1/100
Salt Ash vs Williamtown, NSW Suburb Comparison
Salt Ash for beach lifestyle; Williamtown for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Salt AshWilliamtown
Crime rate
Salt Ash
38.9 / 1k
Williamtown
39.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Salt Ash
38
Williamtown
51
Population
Salt Ash
1,103
Williamtown
762
Metric leadSalt Ash 5Williamtown 42 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWilliamtown
- Best for familiesWilliamtown
- Best for beach lifestyleSalt Ash
- Best for investmentWilliamtown
- Best for best valueWilliamtown
- Best for best schoolsWilliamtown
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Salt Ash | Williamtown |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.1/100 | 56.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 41.8/100 | 66.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.9 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 60.5/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 48 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 38 | 51 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 11 |
| Green cover | 16.7% | 43.8% |
| Population | 1,103 | 762 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Salt Ash is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Williamtown is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote. Where Salt Ash is shaped by the coast, Williamtown offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Salt Ash pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and public transport access, whereas Williamtown is the better pick for nearby cafés and amenities, plus overall desirability.
People chasing a beach lifestyle and households prioritising schools may find Salt Ash the better fit, while families and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Williamtown.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.