Moving to Calala NSW 2340
What the official numbers say about living in Calala — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $350 a week, against a median household income of $1,863 a week.
About 73% of homes are owner-occupied and 27% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Calala grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (3,454 → 4,577 people).
Around 76% of households are families, averaging 2.7 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Calala scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (83% of workers), while 14% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Tamworth Bus Interchange, 5.5 km north.
Nearest airport: Tamworth Regional Airport, 11.5 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 305 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 9 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 8 parks — see them all on the Calala profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Carinya Christian School 1.3 km · Liberty Christian Primary School 2.8 km · Farrer Memorial Agricultural High School 3 km · Parry School 4.2 km · Bullimbal School 4.3 km · Tamworth High School 4.6 km · St Edwards Catholic Primary School 4.6 km · Saint Nicholas Catholic Primary School 4.7 km
Groceries: Carlo's IGA 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Monk Park 250 m · Lampada Park 350 m · Harrier Parade Park 1000 m · Village Park 1.3 km · Myrl Park 1.6 km · Mount Falcon Park 2.3 km · Rotary Park 2.8 km · Boss Park 2.9 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Calala, most often seen first: Australian Magpie · Galah · Magpie-lark · Crested Pigeon · Rainbow Lorikeet · Common Starling.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Calala, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calala here | 4,577 | — | 6/10 | 3% |
| East Tamworth | 5,417 | — | 7/10 | 39% |
| Nemingha | 705 | — | 5/10 | 15% |
| Hillvue | 6,528 | — | 5/10 | 2% |
| Tamworth | 189 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
| South Tamworth | 6,621 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| West Tamworth | 5,471 | — | 1/10 | 6% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Tamworth Regional — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of New England — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2340 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Calala profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $350 a week, and about 27% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 33% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 3,454 people to 4,577. It sits about 305 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Tamworth Regional council, and the federal seat is New England.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Calala vs East Tamworth · Calala vs Hillvue.
Nearby guides: East Tamworth · Nemingha · Hillvue · Tamworth · South Tamworth · West Tamworth.
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