Overall score
Salt Ash
43.0/100
Williamtown
53.4/100
Salt Ash vs Williamtown, NSW suburb comparison
Salt Ash for beach lifestyle and schools; Williamtown for families and value.
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
35
Williamtown
50
Population
Salt Ash
1,103
Williamtown
762
Metric leadSalt Ash 6Williamtown 21 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesWilliamtown
- Best for beach lifestyleSalt Ash
- Best for best valueWilliamtown
- Best for best schoolsSalt Ash
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 | 43.0/100 | 53.4/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 62.8/100 | 62.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 38.9 / 1k | 39.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Public transport stops | 70 | 48 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 34.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 35 | 50 |
| Planning activity | 7 | 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 and public transport access, whereas Williamtown is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and nearby cafés and amenities.
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.