Callala Beach

NSW 2540 · Shoalhaven

777 (2021) → 769 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth

Part of the Shoalhaven local government area (est. 111,712 residents)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

777

Population

$1.21M

Median house (2025)

100

Safety score

Transport score

Callala Beach is a moderate growth suburb in Shoalhaven, NSW 2540, about 134km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $1.21M is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Callala Beach has an overall score of 25/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.

134.0 km

To Sydney CBD

850 m

To coast

$580/wk

Median rent (house)

18.4 km

To nearest station

Demographics

777

Population

Median age

2.1

Avg household

Age distribution

Shoalhaven LGA population (est. 2025)111,712

Median household income (weekly)$1,146

vs NSW median-38.1%

Bachelor degree or higher29.1%

Born in Australia73.5%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse330 / 0 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (5.41%), New Zealand (2.06%), Ireland (1.03%), Italy (1.03%), Croatia (0.9%)

Top languages: Croatian (1.54%), Greek (1.42%), French (0.64%), Spanish (0.64%), Mandarin (0.51%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

$1.21M-25.7%

Median house (2025)

Data not available

Median unit (2025)Fewer than 5 recent sales

Median price history

Median rent — house / unit$580 / $460 wk

Rental yield (house)2.5%

Days on market (house)32 days

Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025

Residential Safety

100

Residential

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:

Break & enter dwelling0/100k

Steal from dwelling129/100k

Motor vehicle theft0/100k

Domestic assault386/100k

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault129/100k

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

Total recorded incidents: 25 (all categories, latest year)3,218 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

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.

Within 10km0 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 975 (below 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)

Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 974
Huskisson Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.6kmICSEA 1016
Trinity Grammar School Field Studies Centre, Woollamia CampusCombined · Independent · 6km
Novo Education Space VincentiaSecondary · Independent · 8km
Vincentia Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.2kmICSEA 1014
Vincentia High SchoolSecondary · Government · 8.9kmICSEA 936
Culburra Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.7kmICSEA 937

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationBomaderry (18.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

26.5°C

Summer max

17.0°C

Winter max

1,100mm

Rainfall/yr

6.9h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

10 in suburbSupermarkets

22 in suburbCafes/Rest.

44 in suburbParks

0Playgrounds

0Pools

00 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

00 in suburbGPs

00 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

83 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

Nearest beachShark Net Beach (4.7 km)

Nearest hospitalShoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (17.5 km)

Nearest vet19.1 km

Nearest airportWestern Sydney (124.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Some green space

Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

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.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

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

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

Pubs & Hotels

Bars

Clubs RSL/Leagues

Dining & Licensed

Licensed venues per 1,000 residents1.29

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW

Population & Growth

Moderate Growth

Annual growth rate-0.26%

Projected population 2041957

Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Shoalhaven

Callala Bay$1.07M0transport CombertonData not available0transport Culburra Beach$1.28M0transport Greenwell Point$700K0transport Falls CreekData not available0transport Erowal Bay$840K0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Callala Beach

Is Callala Beach safe?

Callala Beach has a residential safety score of 100/100, 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 3,218 per 100,000 across all categories.

What are property prices in Callala Beach?

In Callala Beach, the median house price is $1.21M. Median weekly house rent is $580.

How far is Callala Beach from Sydney CBD?

Callala Beach is about 134.0 km from Sydney CBD.

What schools are in Callala Beach?

Callala Beach has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Callala Beach?

Callala Beach has a transport score of 0/100.