Moving to Callala Beach NSW 2540
What the official numbers say about living in Callala Beach — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $400 a week, against a median household income of $1,146 a week.
About 76% of homes are owner-occupied and 23% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Callala Beach grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (774 → 777 people).
Around 68% of households are families, averaging 2.1 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Ireland; most spoken languages besides English: Croatian, Greek, French.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Callala Beach sits around the national average (decile 5 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (71% of workers), while 27% work from home.
Nearest ferry wharf: The Husky Ferry Pickup/Dropoff, 3.1 km south-west.
Nearest airport: HMAS Albatross, 15.7 km north-west.
The Sydney CBD is roughly 135 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 2 schools · 2 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 1 park — see them all on the Callala Beach profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Callala Public School 2 km · Huskisson Public School 4.2 km
Groceries: IGA Callala Bay 2.3 km
Parks and reserves: Sir Henry Crescent 1000 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Callala Beach, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Silver Gull · Crimson Rosella · Laughing Kookaburra · Masked Lapwing · Chestnut Teal.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Callala Beach, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callala Beach here | 777 | — | 5/10 | 53% |
| Callala Bay | 2,234 | — | 4/10 | 70% |
| Huskisson | 840 | — | 6/10 | 81% |
| Vincentia | 3,870 | — | 9/10 | 45% |
| Old Erowal Bay | 1,080 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Erowal Bay | 652 | — | 3/10 | 58% |
| Greenwell Point | 1,245 | — | 2/10 | 12% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Shoalhaven — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Gilmore — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 2540 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Callala Beach profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $400 a week, and about 23% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 774 people to 777. It sits about 135 km from the Sydney CBD in a straight line. Local government is Shoalhaven council, and the federal seat is Gilmore.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Callala Beach vs Callala Bay · Callala Beach vs Huskisson.
Nearby guides: Callala Bay · Huskisson · Vincentia · Old Erowal Bay · Erowal Bay · Greenwell Point.
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