Callala Bay, NSW 2540 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Callala Bay is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2540, home to 2,234 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Unincorp. Other Territories local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 123 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 2,234
- Median age
- 51 years
- Median household income
- $1,289 /week
- Median personal income
- $645 /week
- Median family income
- $1,495 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Shoalhaven
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Gilmore
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $390 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,697
- Rent share of household income
- 30%
Schools
- Callala Public School
- Huskisson Public School
- Culburra Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 10 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Callala Bay Shops, Emmett St
- Emmett St Opp Callala Bay Shops
- Lackersteen St At Emmett St
- Callala Bay Public School, Emmett St
- Lackersteen Street Before Sheaffe St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
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), 61.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 55.1% of the 1,443 resolvable premises in Callala Bay. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 44.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 55.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,823 across postcode 2540 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 608 violent offences, 302 property damage, 300 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Callala Bay?
Callala Bay (NSW 2540) had 2,234 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 51. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Callala Bay?
The median advertised rent in Callala Bay is $390/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Callala Bay?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Callala Bay covering government sectors. Nearest include: Callala Public School (0.3 km), Huskisson Public School (6.5 km), Culburra Public School (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Callala Bay?
Callala Bay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Callala Bay?
Across postcode 2540, 1,823 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (608), property damage (302), theft (300). 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 Callala Bay?
In Callala Bay, 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 (61.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Callala Bay?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Callala Bay centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 10 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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