Calala at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4,577
Median age 33
The brief
What to know about Calala.
The postcode for Calala is 2340 (NSW).
Calala (2340) sits in the Liverpool Plains region of NSW.
Calala has roughly 4,577 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Calala scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 4 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calala's population at 4,577, with a median age of 33. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,577
Median age
33
Family households
76%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
4,577
Median age: 33
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Safety
Crime and safety.
223
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
45
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calala.
Local schools for Calala
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Government School Catchment
Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
Parry School
Bullimbal School
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Frequently asked
About Calala.
- What is the Calala postcode?
- Calala is in the 2340 postcode, in NSW, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- Where is Calala?
- Calala is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2340, in the Liverpool Plains Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Calala?
- There are 20 schools serving Calala on this page, including Carinya Christian School Tamworth, Liberty College, Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School.
- How walkable is Calala?
- Calala has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 45.
- What suburbs are near Calala?
- Calala is close to Hillvue, Tamworth South, South Tamworth, Kingswood, Tamworth.
- What is the population of Calala?
- The population of Calala is approximately 4,577 (2021 Census). The median age is 33.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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