Callala Beach vs Huskisson
The verdict
Callala Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.43M in Huskisson. Callala Beach is closer to the coast (850 m vs 1.9 km). On the separate residential safety score, Callala Beach rates higher (100 vs 54/100 in Huskisson).
Scores
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25 | 27 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 45 | 48 |
| Liveability | 33 | 35 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 777 | 840 |
| Median age | 58 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,146 | $1,294 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 29.1% | 34.6% |
| Born in Australia | 73.5% | 72.0% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 1.9 |
Growth: Callala Beach Moderate Growth · Huskisson High Growth
Property
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.21M | $1.43M |
| Median unit price | $849K | $1.16M |
| House price YoY | -5.9% | -15.6% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | 2.8% | 2.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 62 |
Median price history
Safety
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 54 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 119 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 238 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 386 | 714 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,703 | 11,786 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,004 |
See the full school list on each profile: Callala Beach · Huskisson
Transport
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 18.4 km | 20.9 km |
Liveability
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 5 |
| Parks | 4 | 5 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 8 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 850 m | 1.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 134.0 km | 139.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.7 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 17.5 km | 19.5 km |
Population & growth
| Callala Beach | Huskisson | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 777 | 840 |
| Estimated 2025 | 769 | 879 |
| Projected 2041 | 957 | 1,437 |
| Annual growth rate | -0.26% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Callala Beach or Huskisson?
Callala Beach has the higher residential safety score (Callala Beach 100/100 vs Huskisson 54/100).
Which is more affordable, Callala Beach or Huskisson?
Callala Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.21M versus $1.43M.
Which has better public transport, Callala Beach or Huskisson?
Callala Beach and Huskisson have similar transport scores.
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