Shellharbour City Council

Calwalla

NSW2577

Calwalla at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

16.7k

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Calwalla.

The postcode for Calwalla is 2577 (NSW).

Calwalla (2577) sits in the Shellharbour region of NSW.

Calwalla has roughly 16,724 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Calwalla 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Calwalla's population at 16,724, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

16,724

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$400/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$340/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

16,724

Median age: 47

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Calwalla.

Local schools for Calwalla

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Government School Catchment

Glenquarry Public School

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Burrawang Public School

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Kangaloon Public School

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Frequently asked

About Calwalla.

What is the Calwalla postcode?
Calwalla is in the 2577 postcode, in NSW, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
Where is Calwalla?
Calwalla is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2577, in the Shellharbour City Council region.
What is the average rent in Calwalla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $400, for units it's $340.
What schools are in Calwalla?
There are 9 schools serving Calwalla on this page, including Glenquarry Public School, Burrawang Public School, Kangaloon Public School.
How walkable is Calwalla?
Calwalla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Calwalla?
Calwalla is close to Glenquarry, Yarrunga, Kangaloon, Burrawang, Avoca.
What is the population of Calwalla?
The population of Calwalla is approximately 16,724 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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