Callala Beach, NSW 2540 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Callala Beach is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2540, home to 777 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
- 777
- Median age
- 58 years
- Median household income
- $1,146 /week
- Median personal income
- $617 /week
- Median family income
- $1,442 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- 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
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Callala Public School
- Huskisson Public School
- Vincentia Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 12 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 18 bus stops
- Callala Beach Rd Opp Verge Rd
- 27 Lennox Rd
- Callala Beach Rd At Watts Rd
- Callala Beach Post Office, Parkes Cres
- Watts Rd After Callala Beach Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 7 parks and reserves
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 Premises serves 54.5% of the 1,078 resolvable premises in Callala Beach. 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: 54.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 45.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.4%
- 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 Beach?
Callala Beach (NSW 2540) had 777 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 58. It sits within the Shoalhaven local government area.
What is the median rent in Callala Beach?
The median advertised rent in Callala Beach is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Callala Beach?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Callala Beach covering government sectors. Nearest include: Callala Public School (2 km), Huskisson Public School (4.2 km), Vincentia Public School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Callala Beach?
Callala Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (54.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Callala Beach?
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 Beach?
In Callala Beach, 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 Beach?
18 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Callala Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 12 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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