Kalaru at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
820
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Kalaru.
The postcode for Kalaru is 2550 (NSW).
Kalaru (2550) sits in the Snowy Monaro region of NSW.
Kalaru has roughly 820 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kalaru 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kalaru's population at 820, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
820
Median age
44
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$375/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
820
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kalaru.
Local schools for Kalaru
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Government School Catchment
Tathra Public School
Bournda Environmental Education Centre
Non-Government Schools
Sapphire Coast Anglican College
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Frequently asked
About Kalaru.
- What is the Kalaru postcode?
- Kalaru is in the 2550 postcode, in NSW, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- Where is Kalaru?
- Kalaru is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2550, in the Snowy Monaro Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kalaru?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $375.
- What schools are in Kalaru?
- There are 6 schools serving Kalaru on this page, including Tathra Public School, Bournda Environmental Education Centre, Sapphire Coast Anglican College.
- How walkable is Kalaru?
- Kalaru has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kalaru?
- Kalaru is close to Wallagoot, Tathra, Chinnock, Jellat Jellat, Reedy Swamp.
- What is the population of Kalaru?
- The population of Kalaru is approximately 820 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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