Callala Bay suburb profile
Callala Bay is a relaxed coastal suburb on the southern shore of Jervis Bay on the NSW South Coast, known for its foreshore reserve, shallow sheltered waters and a small jetty and boat ramp that make it popular for swimming, boating and fishing. The streets feature a mix of classic beach cottages and newer low-rise homes, many with water views or easy beach access. Life here suits families, retirees and people after a holiday-style lifestyle, supported by a compact village shopping strip, community facilities and straightforward access to larger regional centres when more services are needed.
Callala Bay property market performance
Callala Bay has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side, the median house price is $1.15 million, up sharply, 16.5% over the last 12 months.
Over the last 3 months 15 houses were sold. Houses sold in a median of 86 days over the last 12 months.
The rental market in Callala Bay saw house rents rise sharply, up 13.0% over the last 12 months, with average house rent at $610.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $1.15M | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 16.5% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 15 | N/A |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 86 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $610 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 13.0% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Callala Bay demographics
Callala Bay is home to 2,234 people, with a median age of 51 years. The median total household income is $1,289 a week, roughly $67,000 a year.
The family mix is tilted towards couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 49.8% (330 families), while couple families with children make up 33.2% (220 families). One-parent families account for 15.4% (102 families) and other families 1.5% (10 families). Together, couple families with and without children represent about eight in ten families, or 83.0%.
Homes in Callala Bay are mostly owner-occupied. Owned outright properties are 53.5% and those owned with a mortgage 24.9%, a combined 78.4%, while renters make up 21.6% of dwellings.
Suburbs near Callala Bay
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How does Callala Bay compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: Callala Bay’s median house price is 1.3% higher than Culburra Beach’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Callala Bay have grown 23.4% higher than in Callala Beach.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in Callala Bay are selling 6.5% faster than in Culburra Beach.

