Callington vs Salem
Callington scores higher on walkability (2/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Salem (1031) sits above Callington (1021).
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Callington and Salem side by side
| Measure | Callington | Salem |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $475/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $295/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 84.0% | – |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% | – |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 12 | 13 |
| Average ICSEA | 1021 | 1031 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 0 |
| Population | 625 | – |
| Median age | 42 | – |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 402 mm | 435 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 28.7°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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Salem edges out on average school ICSEA (1031 vs 1021).
Callington vs Salem: common questions
Does Callington or Salem have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Salem scores 1031 vs 1021 in Callington. 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, Callington or Salem?
Callington scores 2/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
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