Richmond Valley Council
Calamia
Calamia at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
24
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Calamia.
Calamia (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $286,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M.
Calamia has roughly 24 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Calamia on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
24
Median age: 54
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.45% (median rent $300/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.45%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.44%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calamia's population at 24, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (90%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
24
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
90%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Calamia 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Safety
Crime and safety.
4
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calamia.
Local schools for Calamia
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wooli Public School
Non-Government Schools
Clarence Valley Anglican School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Calamia.
- What is the median house price in Calamia?
- The median house price in Calamia, NSW 2460 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Calamia postcode?
- Calamia is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calamia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Calamia?
- There are 2 schools serving Calamia on this page, including Wooli Public School, Clarence Valley Anglican School.
- How walkable is Calamia?
- Calamia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Calamia?
- Calamia is close to Wells Crossing, Glenugie, Halfway Creek, Sandy Crossing, Lanitza.
- What is the population of Calamia?
- Calamia has approximately 24 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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