Huskisson vs Callala Beach
Callala Beach (median $1,224,000) is roughly 8% cheaper to buy into than Huskisson ($1,325,000). Over the past year, Callala Beach (+11.3%) ran 26.6 percentage points ahead of Huskisson (-15.3%) on house-price growth.
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Huskisson and Callala Beach side by side
| Measure | Huskisson | Callala Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,325,000 | $1,224,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | -15.3% | +11.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $610/wk | $610/wk |
| Unit rent | $470/wk | $470/wk |
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 75.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% | 22.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 6 | 5 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 4 |
| Transit score | 20 | 0 |
| Bike score | 65 | 0 |
| Population | 840 | 777 |
| Median age | 56 | 58 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1080 mm | 1081 mm |
| Mean max, January | 26.0°C | 25.9°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 (18/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Callala Beach (974) sits above Huskisson (967). Callala Beach skews owner-occupied (75%), Huskisson runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
- For buyers
- Callala Beach is the lower entry point at $1,224,000 median, 8% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Callala Beach carries both higher gross yield (2.59% vs 2.39%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Callala Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 967). Callala Beach also has a higher family-household share (68% vs 56%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Huskisson vs Callala Beach: common questions
Is Huskisson or Callala Beach cheaper to buy in?
Callala Beach has the lower median house price at $1,224,000, roughly 8% 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, Huskisson or Callala Beach?
Over the past 12 months, Callala Beach grew +11.3% vs -15.3% in Huskisson, a gap of 26.6 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 Huskisson or Callala Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Callala Beach scores 974 vs 967 in Huskisson. 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, Huskisson or Callala Beach?
Huskisson scores 18/100 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, Huskisson or Callala Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 2.59% in Callala Beach 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.
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