Calala
NSW 2340 · Tamworth Regional
4,577 (2021) → 4,803 est. (2025) · Stable
Part of the Tamworth Regional local government area (est. 65,725 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Calala is a stable suburb in Tamworth Regional, NSW 2340, about 302km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $727K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 177km inland. Calala has an overall score of 19/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 64/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2340 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (1.35%), New Zealand (0.76%), Philippines (0.55%), India (0.42%), South Africa (0.33%)
Top languages: Mandarin (0.57%), Tagalog (0.46%), Spanish (0.33%), Gujarati (0.22%), Afrikaans (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 934 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Carinya Christian School TamworthCombined · IndependentICSEA 1034
- Farrer Memorial Agricultural High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 1025
Nearby (within 10km)
- Nemingha Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5kmICSEA 996
- Liberty CollegePrimary · Independent · 5.6kmICSEA 897
- Timbumburi Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.2kmICSEA 1003
- Parry SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 753
- Bullimbal SchoolCombined · Government · 8.4kmICSEA 870
- St Edward's Primary School, Robert Street campusPrimary · Catholic · 8.5km
- Tamworth High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.5kmICSEA 860
- St Edward's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.5kmICSEA 956
- St Nicholas' Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.6kmICSEA 1042
- Tamworth South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 828
- Hillvue Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9kmICSEA 761
- Tintinhull Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 973
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Calala
Is Calala safe?
Calala has a residential safety score of 64/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 4,326 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Calala?
In Calala, the median house price is $727K and the median unit price is $408K. Median weekly house rent is $520.
How far is Calala from Sydney CBD?
Calala is about 302.0 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Calala?
Calala has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 1030 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Calala?
Calala has a transport score of 0/100.