Callala Bay - Currarong

Callala Bay - Currarong has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Callala Bay - Currarong's population was around 3,829 as of November 2025. This reflected an increase of 187 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 3,642 people. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 3,577 in June 2024 and an additional 26 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population resulted in a density ratio of 22 persons per square kilometer. Callala Bay - Currarong's growth rate of 5.1% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA4 region's growth rate of 4.6%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopted ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilised NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group were applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. Projections indicated an overall population decline of 36 persons by 2041. However, growth was anticipated in specific age cohorts, particularly the 85 and over age group, which was projected to expand by 68 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Callala Bay - Currarong according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

Callala Bay - Currarong has averaged approximately 31 new dwelling approvals each year over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals to 156 homes approved in that period. As of July 2022, 13 approvals have been recorded for the current financial year ending June 2023. The area has experienced population decline, yet housing supply has remained adequate relative to demand, resulting in a balanced market with good buyer choice.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $430,000, slightly above the regional average, suggesting a focus on quality developments. In the current financial year ending June 2023, approximately $1.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating minimal commercial development activity compared to residential activity. When measured against the Rest of NSW over the past five years, Callala Bay - Currarong shows moderately higher construction activity, balancing buyer choice with support for current property values. New development consists of 67% detached dwellings and 33% medium and high-density housing, expanding the range of medium-density options to create a mix of opportunities across price brackets.

This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing stock, which is currently 96% houses, indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. The location has approximately 159 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. With population expected to remain stable or decline in the near future, Callala Bay - Currarong should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Callala Bay - Currarong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 45thth percentile nationally

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes in local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified a total of 15 projects that are expected to impact the area. Notable projects include the Jervis Bay Road Intersection Upgrade, Culburra Beach Access Stairs - Penguins Head Road, Revitalisation of Vincentia Village Shopping Mall Precinct, and Vincentia Coastal Village - Project Modification 9 and Concept Plan Mod 17. The following list details those projects likely to be most relevant.

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The employment environment in Callala Bay - Currarong shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Callala Bay - Currarong has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate is 2.5% as of September 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 2.8%.

There are 1,463 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 1.4% below Rest of NSW's rate of 3.8%. Workforce participation lags significantly at 47.8%, compared to Rest of NSW's 61.5%. Moderate percentage (18.3%) of residents were found to work from home, considering Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction.

Public administration & safety has notably high concentration at 1.9 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented with only 1.2% of workforce compared to Rest of NSW's 5.3%. Limited local employment opportunities are indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. During September 2024 to September 2025, employment levels increased by 2.8%, labour force increased by 3.3%, causing unemployment rate rise by 0.5 percentage points. Rest of NSW recorded employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment expansion by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, but growth rates vary significantly between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Callala Bay - Currarong's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.3% over ten years, though this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not consider localized population projections.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

As per AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2023, the median income among taxpayers in Callala Bay - Currarong SA2 is $50,146. The average income is $61,946. This is lower than the national average. In comparison, Rest of NSW has a median income of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.86% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Callala Bay - Currarong would be approximately $54,589 (median) and $67,434 (average) as of September 2025. Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Callala Bay - Currarong fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that the predominant cohort spans 29.3% of locals (1,121 people) with incomes in the $800 - $1,499 category, contrasting with the broader area where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 29.9%. After housing costs, 86.3% of income remains, ranking at only the 19th percentile nationally. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 4th decile.

Callala Bay - Currarong is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

The dwelling structure in Callala Bay - Currarong, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.6% houses and 4.4% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Callala Bay - Currarong stood at 56.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, aligning with the Non-Metro NSW average. The median weekly rent figure was $380, higher than Non-Metro NSW's $330. Nationally, Callala Bay - Currarong's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were higher at $380 against the national figure of $375.

Callala Bay - Currarong has a typical household mix, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 70.7% of all households, including 20.2% couples with children, 39.0% couples without children, and 10.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households comprising 2.2%. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Rest of NSW average of 2.4.

Educational outcomes in Callala Bay - Currarong fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate was 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. Bachelor degrees were the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials were held by 43.2% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 11.1% and certificates at 32.1%. A total of 21.4% of the population was actively pursuing formal education, including 6.9% in secondary education, 6.7% in primary education, and 2.6% in tertiary education.

A substantial 21.4% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 6.9% in secondary education, 6.7% in primary education, and 2.6% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Callala Bay - Currarong has 70 active public transport stops, served by 10 routes offering 179 weekly passenger trips. The average distance to the nearest stop is 397 meters. Most residents commute outward, with cars being the primary mode of transport at 94%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 18.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, resulting in approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 2 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Callala Bay - Currarong is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Callala Bay - Currarong faces significant health challenges, based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 50% of the total population (~1,906 people) has private health cover, compared to 51.9% in Rest of NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (13.3%) and mental health issues (8.2%). However, 56.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Rest of NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. As of 2021, the area has 35.6% of residents aged 65 and over (1,362 people), which is higher than the 23.0% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Callala Bay - Currarong ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Callala Bay-Currarong was found to have a below average level of cultural diversity, with 84.1% of its population born in Australia and 92.9% being citizens. English is spoken exclusively at home by 94.6% of the population. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 55.0% of people in Callala Bay-Currarong.

However, Judaism is overrepresented, making up 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Rest of NSW. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.4%), Australian (26.6%), and Irish (9.6%). Notably, Scottish ancestry is overrepresented at 9.5%, compared to 8.0% regionally. Similarly, Croatian ancestry is overrepresented at 1.0%, compared to 0.3%, and Hungarian ancestry is also slightly higher at 0.4% compared to 0.2%.

Callala Bay - Currarong ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Callala Bay - Currarong's median age is 55 years, which is considerably higher than the Rest of NSW average of 43 years and older than the national norm of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 years are particularly prominent, making up 20.9% of the population, while those aged 25-34 years are comparatively smaller at 6.7%. This concentration of those aged 65-74 is well above the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of those aged 65 to 74 has grown from 18.6% to 20.9%, while those aged 75 to 84 have increased from 10.0% to 11.6%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 45 to 54 has declined from 12.6% to 10.0%, and those aged 25 to 34 have dropped from 7.8% to 6.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections reveal significant shifts in Callala Bay - Currarong's age structure. The 85+ age cohort is projected to increase solidly by 54 people (46%) from 120 to 175. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 70% of anticipated growth, while population declines are projected for those aged 0 to 4 and 25 to 34 years.