Callala Bay
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Callala Bay, NSW 2540.
About Callala Bay
Welcome to Callala Bay
Callala Bay sits on the northern shore of Jervis Bay, on the New South Wales South Coast, roughly a three-hour drive south of Sydney and about 20 minutes from Nowra. It's a low-key waterside community built around calm bay swimming, boat ramps and bushland, rather than a strip of surf clubs and cafes, which is exactly its appeal.
With a population of just 2,234 and a median age of 51, this is a suburb favoured by retirees, sea-changers and holidaymakers-turned-locals rather than young families chasing rental yields. It suits people after a slower pace, direct water access and a tight-knit community feel, with the neighbouring villages of Callala Beach and Myola just around the corner for extra amenity.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Callala Bay revolves around the water. The protected bay is ideal for swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing, and the boat ramp gets steady use from locals heading out onto Jervis Bay's famously clear water. Dining options are modest and local rather than destination-driven, with a village-style shop and takeaway covering day-to-day needs; for a bigger night out or a proper cafe strip, residents tend to head into Nowra or over to Huskisson.
Shopping & amenities
Everyday shopping in Callala Bay is limited to a small local centre, with residents relying on Nowra's full retail and supermarket offering for anything beyond the basics. The nearby villages of Callala Beach and Myola add a handful of additional services and community facilities, and together the three villages function almost as one stretched-out coastal community.
Getting around
Callala Bay is car-dependent, connected to the Princes Highway via Myola and Callala Bay Road, with Nowra around 20 minutes away for major shopping, health services and the regional train link to Sydney. There's no train station in the suburb itself, so most residents drive, and a local bus service links the peninsula to Nowra for those without a car.
Schools & families
Callala Public School serves the local area, giving younger families a nearby option for primary schooling without leaving the peninsula. High-school-aged children typically travel into Nowra, which holds the region's main secondary schools. Given the suburb's older median age of 51, family numbers are modest, but the school remains an important community hub for those who are here.
Parks & recreation
The main drawcard is Jervis Bay itself, with its calm, sheltered water making it popular for swimming and small boats even when the open coast is rough. Bushland reserves around the peninsula offer walking tracks and birdlife, and the nearby beaches at Callala Beach and further around the bay extend the options for a change of scenery without a long drive.
The property market
Callala Bay's median house price currently sits at $1.10 million, having grown 7.0% recently, a reflection of steady demand for bay-side living on the South Coast. Median rent is $700 a week, appealing to tenants after lifestyle rather than proximity to the city. Listings are dominated by houses, which make up 77% of current stock, with land making up 21% and apartments or units a minor 3%, underlining that this is very much a low-density, house-and-land market rather than a unit-heavy one.
Market snapshot
Callala Bay property market
Median sale price
$1.10m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$700
per week
Gross rental yield
3.3%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$863k
Median
$1.10m
Premium
$1.41m
Days on market
91
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
23
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth -1.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Callala Bay by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Callala Bay, NSW 2540.
Population
2,234
residents (2021)
Median age
51
years
Household income
$1,289
median, per week
Median rent
$390
per week
Median mortgage
$1,697
per month
Mortgage / income
30%
stretched (>30%)
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Callala Bay
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Callala Bay
$570k
3 10 Emmett Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.10m
36 Hollingsworth Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$810k
91 Wearne Street
Sold ~July 2026
$810k
8B Cook Street
Sold ~July 2026
$699k
80 Hollingsworth Crescent
Sold ~July 2026
$1.15m
59 Boorawine Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$935k
41 Barden Close
Sold ~July 2026
$1.28m
81 Boorawine Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Callala Bay suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Callala Bay?
The median house price in Callala Bay, NSW is $1.10m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 7.0%.
How much is rent in Callala Bay?
The median weekly rent in Callala Bay is around $700 per week.
Is Callala Bay a good place to live?
Callala Bay is a small town on the South Coast of New South Wales, Australia in the City of Shoalhaven. Callala Bay is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 2,234 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Callala Bay?
Callala Bay has a population of 2,234 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 51.
What schools are in Callala Bay?
There is 1 school in or near Callala Bay, including Callala Public School.
How long do homes take to sell in Callala Bay?
Properties in Callala Bay take around 91 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Callala Bay?
Entry-level properties in Callala Bay start around $863k, while premium homes reach $1.41m.
What suburbs are near Callala Bay?
Suburbs near Callala Bay include Callala Beach and Myola.
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