Callaghan
NSW 2308 · Newcastle
1,358 (2021) → 1,533 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Newcastle local government area (est. 179,758 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Callaghan is a moderate growth suburb in Newcastle, NSW 2308, about 119km from Sydney CBD. Recent property sales in Callaghan are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 70/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Callaghan has an overall score of 65/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 99/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: India (0.96%), England (0.81%), Hong Kong (0.81%), Zimbabwe (0.81%), South Africa (0.74%)
Top languages: Cantonese (1.47%), Mandarin (1.1%), Arabic (0.88%), German (0.66%), Sinhal (0.44%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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 2025
Schools
Strong school options
Well above average — good-quality schools within reach and a healthy range of options to choose from.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1032 (above the national average of 1000).
No schools inside the suburb boundary — the schools below are in adjoining suburbs (counted within 10km for the education score).
Nearby (within 10km)
- Our Lady of Victories Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.1kmICSEA 1025
- Margaret Jurd CollegeSecondary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 917
- Waratah West Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 950
- Aspect Hunter School, Waratah West SatellitePrimary · Independent · 1.2km
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior CampusSecondary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 970
- Heaton Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 973
- Shortland Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 895
- Jesmond Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.6kmICSEA 940
- Corpus Christi Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1082
- Awabakal Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government · 2km
- St John's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1084
- St Philip's Christian College - WaratahCombined · Independent · 2.1kmICSEA 1121
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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
No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.
No licensed pubs, bars or clubs are registered in this suburb per the Liquor & Gaming NSW register.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Callaghan
Is Callaghan safe?
Callaghan has a residential safety score of 99/100, 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 9,794 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Callaghan from Sydney CBD?
Callaghan is about 118.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Callaghan?
Callaghan has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Callaghan?
Callaghan has a transport score of 70/100 and 10 bus stops.