Calderwood, NSW 2527 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Calderwood is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2527, home to 3,013 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,013
- Median age
- 30 years
- Median household income
- $2,431 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,126 /week
- Median family income
- $2,474 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Shellharbour
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Illawarra
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $580 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,470
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Tullimbar Public School
- Albion Park Public School
- Albion Park High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 bus stop
- Within 1.6 km: 9 bus stops
- Calderwood Rd After Marshall Mount Rd
- Calderwood Rd Opp Marshall Mount Rd
- Escarpment Dr At Excelsior Dr
- Escarpment Dr After Excelsior Dr
- Escarpment Dr Before Oak Farm Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 18 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 28.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 62.8% of the 277 resolvable premises in Calderwood. 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: 62.8%
- Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 0.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 21.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 12.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 959 across postcode 2527 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 246 theft, 116 property damage.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calderwood?
Calderwood (NSW 2527) had 3,013 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 30. It sits within the Shellharbour local government area.
What is the median rent in Calderwood?
The median advertised rent in Calderwood is $580/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Calderwood?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Calderwood covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tullimbar Public School (2.7 km), Albion Park Public School (3.1 km), Albion Park High School (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Calderwood?
Calderwood is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (62.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Calderwood?
Across postcode 2527, 959 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (246), property damage (116). 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 Calderwood?
In Calderwood, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (28.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Calderwood?
9 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Calderwood centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 1 bus stop. 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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