Calala vs Nemingha
The verdict
Nemingha is more affordable, with a median house price of $496K versus $672K in Calala. Calala rates higher for liveability (22 vs 10). On the separate residential safety score, Calala rates higher (64 vs 52/100 in Nemingha).
Scores
CalalaNemingha
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 19 | 13 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 38 | 30 |
| Liveability | 22 | 10 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,577 | 705 |
| Median age | 33 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,863 | $1,741 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.7% | 18.5% |
| Born in Australia | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.4 |
Growth: Calala Stable · Nemingha Stable
Property
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $672K | $496K |
| Median unit price | $408K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -16.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $500 | $500 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | 30 | 25 |
Median price history
Safety
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 64 | 52 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 197 | 142 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 66 | 284 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 568 | 993 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,872 | 8,227 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,026 | 993 |
Transport
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 9.6 km | 7.7 km |
Liveability
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 32.0°C | 32.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 16.5°C | 16.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 670 | 670 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 10 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 1 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 176.5 km | 177.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 302.0 km | 307.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 11.2 km | 8.9 km |
Population & growth
| Calala | Nemingha | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,577 | 705 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,803 | 715 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,023 | 763 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.21% | 0.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calala or Nemingha?
Calala has the higher residential safety score (Calala 64/100 vs Nemingha 52/100).
Which is more affordable, Calala or Nemingha?
Nemingha is more affordable, with a median house price of $496K versus $672K.
Which has better schools, Calala or Nemingha?
Calala has a higher average school ICSEA (Calala 1026 vs Nemingha 993; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calala or Nemingha?
Calala and Nemingha have similar transport scores.
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