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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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
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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
12
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Califat.
Local schools for Califat
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Government School Catchment
Adelong Public School
Tumut Public School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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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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