Cootamundra-Gundagai

Califat

NSW2729

Califat at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

12

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Califat.

The postcode for Califat is 2729 (NSW).

Califat (2729) sits in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region of NSW.

Califat has roughly 12 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Califat 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Califat's population at 12, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

12

Median age

51

Family households

80%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$170/wk

Owner occupied

60%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

12

Median age: 51

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Califat.

Local schools for Califat

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Government School Catchment

Adelong Public School

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Tumut Public School

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Snowy Valleys School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

585 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.1°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

2.3°C

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Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Califat.

What is the Califat postcode?
Califat is in the 2729 postcode, in NSW, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region.
Where is Califat?
Califat is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2729, in the Cootamundra-Gundagai region.
What is the average rent in Califat?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Califat?
There are 9 schools serving Califat on this page, including St Joseph's Primary School, Adelong Public School, McAuley Catholic College.
How walkable is Califat?
Califat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Califat?
Califat is close to Grahamstown, Minjary, Sandy Gully, Gadara, Mount Horeb.
What is the population of Califat?
The population of Califat is approximately 12 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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