Population 1,099 (2011 census) Time zone AEST (UTC+10) Area 49.3 km² Local time Thursday 5:16 AM | Postcode(s) 2318 Elevation 3 m Postal code 2318 | |
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Location 180 km (112 mi) NNE of Sydney33 km (21 mi) NNE of Newcastle19 km (12 mi) E of Raymond Terrace Weather 24°C, Wind N at 10 km/h, 89% Humidity | ||
Salt Ash is a rural suburb of the Port Stephens local government areas in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the main road between Newcastle and Nelson Bay but is largely undeveloped, partly because it is the location of the Salt Ash Air Weapons Range which is used by pilots from RAAF Base Williamtown for training purposes.
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Map of Salt Ash NSW 2318, Australia
The southern border of Salt Ash is occupied entirely by Stockton Beach.
Tourism
Oakvale Farm & Fauna World is a local tourist attraction.
World War II aircraft crashes
On 14 April 1943 a RAAF Supermarine Spitfire made a forced landing at the "Oaklands" property near Salt Ash.
On 31 January 1945 a RAAF Mosquito broke up in flight over the firing range, killing both crew members.
References
Salt Ash, New South Wales Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA