Calala · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Calala

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

A massive 96.2% of homes in Calala are separate houses, making it an area dominated by detached dwellings. Most of these properties are large, with nearly 94% having three or more bedrooms. This creates a housing landscape where spacious family homes are the norm.

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📍 Calala, Suburb / Locality

Where Calala sits — Median rent (weekly)

$350 ▲ +27.3%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Calala — higher than 71% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Calala$350
2340, NSW $300
New South Wales $420
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical monthly mortgage payments are $1,600, which is well below the New South Wales figure of $2,167. Weekly rent is usually $350, a rate that is higher than most similar areas but a little below the state average.

$350 ▲ +27.3%

Higher than 71% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $275
  • 2016: $330
  • 2021: $350

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,600 ▼ -0.4%

Lower than 52% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,607
  • 2016: $1,650
  • 2021: $1,600

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Calala, $350–$549 is the majority at 55%; $200–$349 is next at 40%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Calala, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 48%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (33%) and Under $1,000 (14%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Mortgage holders make up the largest group at 42.3%, while 26.2% of households rent. This rental rate is higher than most similar areas, although it remains well below the New South Wales figure of 32.6%.

26.2% ▲ +12.0%

Higher than 73% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 23.4%
  • 2016: 28.1%
  • 2021: 26.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.0% ▼ -9.9%

Lower than 77% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 33.3%
  • 2016: 30.4%
  • 2021: 30.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Calala, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 42%, followed by Owned outright (30%) and Rented (26%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Homes here are far larger than the national average, with 93.6% having three or more bedrooms. Because there are so many rooms, the typical number of people per bedroom is 0.70, which is well below the state figure of 0.90.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

96.2% ▲ +3.4%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.1%
  • 2016: 95.8%
  • 2021: 96.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

93.6% ▼ -0.3%

Higher than 87% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 93.9%
  • 2016: 92.6%
  • 2021: 93.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Calala, Separate house is the majority at 96%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 3%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Calala, the largest group is 4 bedrooms at 46%, followed by 3 bedrooms (40%) and 5 or more (9%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Calala [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL10747/calala/topic/housing-dwellings