NSW Property Intelligence
Callala BayNSW 2540
Everything below comes from NSW government and open data — real bond lodgements, official school catchments, the ACECQA childcare register, BOCSAR crime statistics and GTFS timetables — assembled by ZoneVeil and refreshed continuously. Callala Bay is home to ~2,234 residents (median age 51), with 21% of households renting.
Rent in Callala Bay
The median house rent in Callala Bay is $590/week (1002 new leases). Units have a median of $450/week (98 new leases). Real rents from NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements for postcode 2540, year to Jun 2026 — not portal estimates.
| Bedrooms | House | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $350/wk | $350/wk |
| 2 | $460/wk | $465/wk |
| 3 | $560/wk | $550/wk |
| 4+ | $680/wk | — |
School catchments
Addresses around the centre of Callala Bay fall in the intake zones of Callala Public School, Shoalhaven High School. Catchments are address-specific — check any exact property on the map.
- Callala Public School#1131 of 2159 in NSW
- Shoalhaven High School#1970 of 2159 in NSW
Childcare & preschool
Callala Bay has 2 approved childcare and preschool services on the national ACECQA register, 1 rated Exceeding NQS or better — including Big Little Futures Early Learning Callala Bay, Callala OOSH By Katie.
Safety & crime trends
BOCSAR-recorded incidents for Callala Bay (annualised, with two-year trend, as at Q1_2026):
| Offence | Incidents/yr | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 10 | Upward |
| Break and Enter Dwelling | 6 | Upward |
| Homicide | 0 | Stable |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | Upward |
Development activity
52 development applications were lodged in Callala Bay over the last 12 months. See each one — and get alerted to new ones — on the interactive map.
Callala Bay — quick answers
What is the median rent in Callala Bay?
Houses in Callala Bay (postcode 2540) have a median asking rent of $590/week; units have a median of $450/week, based on real NSW Fair Trading bond lodgements over the year to Jun 2026.
What are the best public schools zoned for Callala Bay?
Callala Bay addresses can be zoned for Callala Public School, Shoalhaven High School. Callala Public School ranks in roughly the top 52% of NSW government schools. Exact catchments depend on the address — check any property on the ZoneVeil map.
How many childcare centres are in Callala Bay?
Callala Bay has 2 approved childcare/preschool services on the ACECQA register, 1 of them rated Exceeding NQS or better.
How much development is happening in Callala Bay?
52 development applications were lodged in Callala Bay in the last 12 months (NSW planning portal data).
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