Callaghan, NSW 2308 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Callaghan is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2308, home to 1,358 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Newcastle local government area and roughly 118 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,358
- Median age
- 20 years
- Median personal income
- $302 /week
- Local government area
- Newcastle
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Newcastle
Property & cost of living
Property data refreshes monthly from SQM Research.
Schools
- Heaton Public School
- Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus
- Jesmond Public School
- Shortland Public School
- Waratah West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 33 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 101 bus stops
- Moore St After Vale St
- Vale St Before Couglin St
- Vale St Opp Couglin St
- Moore St Opp Vale St
- Warabrook Station, Platform 2
Lifestyle & amenities
- 10 cafés
- 30 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 35 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 17.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Building serves 100.0% of the 4 resolvable premises in Callaghan. Most premises here are in apartment buildings served by fibre to the basement and existing in-building copper. Real-world speeds depend on the in-building wiring.
- Fibre to the Building: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 62 across postcode 2308 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 16 vehicle theft, 14 theft, 9 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Callaghan?
Callaghan (NSW 2308) had 1,358 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 20. It sits within the Newcastle local government area.
Are there schools in Callaghan?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Callaghan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Heaton Public School (0.8 km), Callaghan College Jesmond Senior Campus (0.9 km), Jesmond Public School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Callaghan?
Callaghan is predominantly served by Fibre to the Building (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Callaghan?
Across postcode 2308, 62 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were vehicle theft (16), theft (14), property damage (9). 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 Callaghan?
In Callaghan, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (17.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Callaghan?
103 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Callaghan centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 33 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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