Callala Bay NSW

Postcode 2540 · Shoalhaven LGA

Callala Bay is a smaller suburb in New South Wales within the Shoalhaven local government area (postcode 2540). With a population of 2,234, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 51. Households earn a median income of $67K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Callala Bay is $1.1 million, having surged 14.2% over the past year. Units have a median price of $483,000 (-4.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 2.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,697.

Callala Bay is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 971, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 9 bus stops. The crime rate in the Shoalhaven LGA is below average at 3,609 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Callala Bay offers a gross rental yield of 2.8%, rated as low yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.1M/$1.5M). The price-to-income ratio of 16.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +14.2% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield2.8% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.1M/$1.5M Near Median
Affordability16.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+14.2% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$47,884
Mean Income$64,073
Earners2,172
YoY Change+4.1%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education4/10
Economic5/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.1M
14.2% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$483K
-4.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$390
POPULATION
2,234
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age51
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,289
Personal Income /wk$645
Mortgage /mth$1,697
CRIME (Shoalhaven LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,609
Total Incidents3,999
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops9
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA971
Total Students151
Government1
Callala Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 971
Data: 2026