Kalaru NSW

Postcode 2550 · Bega Valley LGA

Kalaru is a small community in New South Wales within the Bega Valley local government area (postcode 2550). With a population of 820, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 44. Households earn a median income of $76K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, technicians & trades, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Kalaru is $956,000, having increased 3.9% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $600. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Kalaru is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. Public transport access includes 21 bus stops. The crime rate in the Bega Valley LGA is below average at 2,293 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Kalaru offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($956K/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 12.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +3.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$956K/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability12.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+3.9% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage6/10
Education5/10
Economic6/10
Disadvantage5/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$956K
3.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$375
POPULATION
820
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age44
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,458
Personal Income /wk$811
Mortgage /mth$1,733
CRIME (Bega Valley LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)2,293
Total Incidents839
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops21
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA
Total Students0
Government1
Bournda Environmental Education CentreCombined · Government
Data: 2026