Callala Bay vs Callala Beach
The verdict
Callala Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.21M in Callala Beach. On the separate residential safety score, Callala Beach rates higher (100 vs 69/100 in Callala Bay).
Scores
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 25 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 45 |
| Liveability | 31 | 33 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,234 | 777 |
| Median age | 51 | 58 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,289 | $1,146 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 29.1% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 73.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.1 |
Growth: Callala Bay Moderate Growth · Callala Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.05M | $1.21M |
| Median unit price | $580K | $849K |
| House price YoY | 6.6% | -5.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Days on market (house) | 53 | 41 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 386 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,133 | 2,703 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 971 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Callala Bay · Callala Beach
Transport
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 18.2 km | 18.4 km |
Liveability
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 26.5°C | 26.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 17.0°C | 17.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 1 | 4 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 880 m | 850 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 134.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 4.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.6 km | 17.5 km |
Population & growth
| Callala Bay | Callala Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,234 | 777 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,210 | 769 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,751 | 957 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.26% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callala Bay or Callala Beach?
Callala Beach has the higher residential safety score (Callala Bay 69/100 vs Callala Beach 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Callala Bay or Callala Beach?
Callala Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.05M versus $1.21M.
Which has better public transport, Callala Bay or Callala Beach?
Callala Bay and Callala Beach have similar transport scores.
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