Callala Bay - Currarong

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

Callala Bay - Currarong's population, as of May 2026, is approximately 3588 people. This reflects a decrease from the 2021 Census figure of 3642 people, a change inferred from ABS estimated resident population data for June 2025 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is around 21 persons per square kilometer. Overseas migration was the primary driver of recent population growth in the area. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024, with a base year of 2022 for covered SA2 areas, and NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 for other areas, with a base year of 2021.

Population decline is projected over the period from 2032 to 2041, with an expected decrease of 24 people by 2041. The age group of 85 and over is projected to grow by 66 people during this time.

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 annually over the past five financial years, totalling 156 homes. As of FY26 so far, 22 approvals have been recorded. The area's population decline has resulted in adequate housing supply relative to demand, leading to a balanced market with good buyer choice. New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $430,000, slightly above the regional average, indicating focus on quality developments.

This financial year has seen $1.8 million in commercial development approvals, suggesting minimal commercial development activity. Compared to Rest of NSW, Callala Bay - Currarong exhibits moderately higher construction activity, 25.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period. New development comprises 67.0% detached dwellings and 33.0% medium and high-density housing, offering a mix of opportunities across price brackets. This shift from the area's existing housing, currently 96.0% houses, reflects decreasing developable sites and changing lifestyles requiring 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, reduced pressure on housing is anticipated, potentially creating buying opportunities.

Callala Bay - Currarong has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 40thth percentile nationally

Area infrastructure significantly impacts local performance. AreaSearch identified 15 projects likely influencing the area. Notable projects include 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 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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. The unemployment rate was 2.7% as of December 2025. Employment growth over the past year was estimated at 1.3%.

A total of 1,464 residents were employed by December 2025, with an unemployment rate of 1.2%, lower than Regional NSW's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation in Callala Bay - Currarong was 47.9%, significantly lower than Regional NSW's 60.5%. According to Census responses, 18.3% of residents worked from home. Employment is concentrated in health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and construction sectors.

Notably, employment levels in public administration & safety were at 1.9 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented with only 1.2% of Callala Bay - Currarong's workforce compared to Regional NSW's 5.3%. The area offers limited local employment opportunities, indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, employment levels increased by 1.3%, while labour force increased by 2.5%, causing the unemployment rate to rise by 1.2 percentage points. In comparison, Regional NSW recorded an employment decline of 1.2%, labour force decline of 0.8%, and a rise in unemployment of 0.4 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. 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, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Callala Bay - Currarong SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $50,146 and an average of $61,946. This is lower than the national average, with Regional NSW having a median of $52,390 and an average of $65,215. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Callala Bay - Currarong are approximately $55,321 (median) and $68,339 (average) as of March 2026. Census data indicates household, family and personal incomes in Callala Bay - Currarong fall between the 16th and 17th percentiles nationally. Income analysis reveals that 29.3% of locals (1,051 people) earn between $800 and $1,499, 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 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. This compares to Regional NSW's figures of 82.6% houses and 17.4% other dwellings. The home ownership level in Callala Bay - Currarong was 56.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 23.7% and rented ones at 19.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,733, aligning with Regional NSW's average. The median weekly rent was $380, compared to Regional NSW's $330. Nationally, Callala Bay - Currarong's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded 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 comprise the remaining 29.3%, with lone person households at 27.2% and group households making up 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.3 people, which is smaller than the Regional 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 is 20.1%, significantly lower than the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 12.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.4%) and graduate diplomas (3.1%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 43.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (11.1%) and certificates (32.1%).

A total of 21.4% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, comprising 6.9% in secondary, 6.7% in primary, and 2.6% in 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, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 10 different routes that together offer 179 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically living 397 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards daily due to its residential nature. Cars remain the primary mode of transport, used by 94% of residents. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 18.3% of residents work from home, which may be partly due to COVID-19 conditions. The service frequency averages 25 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately two 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 as per AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high, with common health conditions prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 50% of the total population (~1,786 people), compared to 51.9% in Regional NSW and the national average of 55.7%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (impacting 13.3% of residents) and mental health issues (affecting 8.2%). However, 56.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.3% in Regional NSW. The working-age population faces notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (36.7%, or 1,316 people) than Regional NSW (23.4%). 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 showed lower cultural diversity with 84.1% of its population born in Australia, 92.9% being citizens, and 94.6% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 55.0%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional NSW's 0.1%.

Top ancestry groups were English (31.4%), Australian (26.6%), and Irish (9.6%). Notable divergences included Scottish (9.5% vs regional 8.0%), Croatian (1.0% vs 0.3%), and Hungarian (0.4% vs 0.2%).

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

Callala Bay - Currarong's median age is 55 years, which is higher than Regional NSW's average of 43 years and older than Australia's national norm of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 65-74 are particularly prominent, making up 20.8% of the population, compared to Regional NSW's 19.6%. This is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. Between 2021 and 2023, the age group 75-84 increased from 10.0% to 12.5%, while those aged 65-74 rose from 18.6% to 20.8%. Conversely, the age groups of 45-54 and 25-34 decreased from 12.6% to 10.1% and 7.8% to 6.1%, respectively. By 2041, demographic projections indicate that the number of people aged 85+ will increase by 60 individuals (a 50% rise) from 123 to 184. The population is expected to age further as those aged 65 and older account for 54% of anticipated growth. Conversely, population declines are projected for the age groups of 75-84 and 5-14 years old.