Calala, NSW 2340 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Calala is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2340, home to 4,577 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Liverpool Plains local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 282 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,577
- Median age
- 33 years
- Median household income
- $1,863 /week
- Median personal income
- $878 /week
- Median family income
- $2,106 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Tamworth Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School
- Parry School
- Bullimbal School
- Tamworth High School
- Tamworth South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 49 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 83 bus stops
- Calala Lane After Darrell Rd
- Harrier Pde At Calala Lane
- Darrell Rd After Calala Lane
- Darrell Rd Before Calala Lane
- Calala Lane At Harrier Pde
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 28 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 40.8 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 54.0% of the 2,078 resolvable premises in Calala. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 54.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 39.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 6,445 across postcode 2340 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,878 violent offences, 1,447 theft, 866 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calala?
Calala (NSW 2340) had 4,577 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 33. It sits within the Tamworth Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Calala?
The median advertised rent in Calala is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Calala?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Calala covering government sectors. Nearest include: Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School (2.9 km), Parry School (4 km), Bullimbal School (4.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Calala?
Calala is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Calala?
Across postcode 2340, 6,445 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,878), theft (1,447), property damage (866). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Calala?
In Calala, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (40.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Calala?
83 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Calala centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 49 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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