Callala Bay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,234
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Callala Bay.
The postcode for Callala Bay is 2540 (NSW).
Callala Bay (2540) sits in the Unincorp. Other Territories region of NSW.
Callala Bay has roughly 2,234 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Callala Bay scores 2/100 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 14 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Callala Bay's population at 2,234, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,234
Median age
51
Family households
73%
Lone person
25%
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)
$360/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
2,234
Median age: 51
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Safety
Crime and safety.
74
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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Callala Bay.
Local schools for Callala Bay
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Government School Catchment
Callala Public School
Huskisson Public School
Culburra Public School
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Frequently asked
About Callala Bay.
- What is the Callala Bay postcode?
- Callala Bay is in the 2540 postcode, in NSW, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- Where is Callala Bay?
- Callala Bay is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2540, in the Unincorp. Other Territories region.
- What is the average rent in Callala Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Callala Bay?
- There are 20 schools serving Callala Bay on this page, including Callala Public School, Huskisson Public School, Culburra Public School.
- How walkable is Callala Bay?
- Callala Bay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Callala Bay?
- Callala Bay is close to Callala Beach, Kinghorne, Myola, Wollumboola, Huskisson.
- What is the population of Callala Bay?
- The population of Callala Bay is approximately 2,234 (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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