Callala Bay vs Huskisson
Callala Bay (median $1,000,000) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Huskisson ($1,325,000). Over the past year, Callala Bay (+9.9%) ran 25.2 percentage points ahead of Huskisson (-15.3%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Callala Bay or Huskisson?
Selling in Callala Bay? The free selling guide
Callala Bay and Huskisson side by side
| Measure | Callala Bay | Huskisson |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,000,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.9% | -15.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | 21.0% | 40.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 6 |
| Average ICSEA | 949 | 967 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 18 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 0 | 65 |
| Population | 2,234 | 840 |
| Median age | 51 | 56 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1081 mm | 1080 mm |
| Mean max, January | 25.9°C | 26.0°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Huskisson scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Huskisson (967) sits above Callala Bay (949). Callala Bay skews owner-occupied (76%), Huskisson runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Callala Bay is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Callala Bay carries both higher gross yield (3.17% vs 2.39%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Huskisson edges out on average school ICSEA (967 vs 949). Callala Bay also has a higher family-household share (73% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Callala Bay vs Huskisson: common questions
Is Callala Bay or Huskisson cheaper to buy in?
Callala Bay has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 25% below Huskisson ($1,325,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Callala Bay or Huskisson?
Over the past 12 months, Callala Bay grew +9.9% vs -15.3% in Huskisson, a gap of 25.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Callala Bay or Huskisson have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Huskisson scores 967 vs 949 in Callala Bay. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Callala Bay or Huskisson?
Huskisson scores 18/100 on walkability vs 2/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Callala Bay or Huskisson?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.17% in Callala Bay vs 2.39% in Huskisson. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Callala Bay with
Choosing between Callala Bay and Huskisson?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.