Callala Beach vs Currarong.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,224,000 and $1,147,500.
Currarong (median $1,147,500) is roughly 7% cheaper to buy into than Callala Beach ($1,224,000). Over the past year, Callala Beach (+11.3%) ran 29.3 percentage points ahead of Currarong (-18%) on house-price growth.
Currarong scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Callala Beach (974) sits above Currarong (949). Currarong skews owner-occupied (88%), Callala Beach runs more rental-dense (75% owner).
For buyers
Currarong is the lower entry point at $1,147,500 median, 7% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Currarong delivers the better gross yield (2.76% vs 2.59%), but Callala Beach has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Callala Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 949).
Common questions
Is Callala Beach or Currarong cheaper to buy in?
Currarong has the lower median house price at $1,147,500, roughly 7% below Callala Beach ($1,224,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Callala Beach or Currarong?
Over the past 12 months, Callala Beach grew +11.3% vs -18% in Currarong, a gap of 29.3 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 Beach or Currarong have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Callala Beach scores 974 vs 949 in Currarong. 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 Beach or Currarong?
Currarong scores 6/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Beach or Currarong?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.76% in Currarong vs 2.59% in Callala Beach. 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.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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