Callala Bay
NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven
2,234 (2021) → 2,210 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Callala Bay is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 132km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.02M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Callala Bay has an overall score of 23/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 69/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (5.24%), New Zealand (0.94%), Croatia (0.9%), Netherlands (0.54%), Scotland (0.54%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.94%), Spanish (0.72%), Serbian (0.45%), German (0.4%), Greek (0.4%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Callala Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 974
Nearby (within 10km)
- Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.9kmICSEA 1016
- Culburra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.5kmICSEA 937
- Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent · 8.2km
- Greenwell Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.3kmICSEA 938
- Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 9.9km
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
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
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.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
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 Callala Bay
Is Callala Bay safe?
Callala Bay has a residential safety score of 69/100, 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 3,312 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Callala Bay?
In Callala Bay, the median house price is $1.02M. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Callala Bay from Sydney CBD?
Callala Bay is about 132.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Callala Bay?
Callala Bay has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Callala Bay?
Callala Bay has a transport score of 0/100.