A steady increase in median property prices over a five-year period in the suburb translates to a 4.22% capital gain.

It also delivered a weaker performance in contrast to other Australian suburbs in terms of appreciation of property value.Investors saw the median home price rise to $523,200

The augmented property values in the suburb are trailing behind the territorial average of 4.62% in 2016.

On the other hand, based on current median home prices for the suburb, Real estate investors could earn a rental income of $525.

Home owners selling their properties and realtors in SALT ASH usually have to wait an average of 109.9 days days before their assets are lifted off the market.

The NSW suburb ranks 114th on the list of best yielding suburbs for rental properties in NSW, posting a 5.22% return.