Callala Bay vs Culburra Beach
The verdict
Callala Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.05M in Culburra Beach. Culburra Beach rates higher for liveability (41 vs 31). On the separate residential safety score, Callala Bay rates higher (69 vs 58/100 in Culburra Beach).
Scores
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 41 | 43 |
| Liveability | 31 | 41 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,234 | 2,946 |
| Median age | 51 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,289 | $1,247 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.6% | 28.5% |
| Born in Australia | 81.6% | 84.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Callala Bay Moderate Growth · Culburra Beach Moderate Growth
Property
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.02M | $1.05M |
| Median unit price | $580K | $793K |
| House price YoY | 11.1% | 39.9% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Days on market (house) | 31 | 33 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 69 | 58 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 269 | 170 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 136 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 611 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 3,312 | 4,073 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 937 |
See the full school list on each profile: Callala Bay · Culburra Beach
Transport
| Callala Bay | Culburra 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 | 15.3 km |
Liveability
| Callala Bay | Culburra 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 3 |
| Parks | 1 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 880 m | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 132.1 km | 124.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.4 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.6 km | 15.7 km |
Population & growth
| Callala Bay | Culburra Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 2,234 | 2,946 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,210 | 2,918 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,751 | 3,319 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.27% | -0.24% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callala Bay or Culburra Beach?
Callala Bay has the higher residential safety score (Callala Bay 69/100 vs Culburra Beach 58/100).
Which is more affordable, Callala Bay or Culburra Beach?
Callala Bay is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.02M versus $1.05M.
Which has better schools, Callala Bay or Culburra Beach?
Callala Bay has a higher average school ICSEA (Callala Bay 974 vs Culburra Beach 937; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Callala Bay or Culburra Beach?
Callala Bay and Culburra Beach have similar transport scores.
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