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Calala, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Calala is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 4,023. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
4,023 Population 15/sq mi density
1,404 ft Elevation 428 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
22.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,676 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,676 median income, 2.7% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $986/mo rent

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About Calala

Calala

Calala is a suburb of the Northern New South Wales city of Tamworth, administered by Tamworth Regional Council. In the 2016 census, Calala had a population of 3,927.

People

Population4,023
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density15/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,676
Per Capita$29,676
Unemployment2.7%

Housing

C+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$986
Ownership73.4%
Housing Units1,609

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain22.1 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Population4,023
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Coordinates-31.1736°, 150.9806°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation22.1 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,676
Median Age33.0 years

About Calala

Calala is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 4,023. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Calala has a population of 4,023 with a density of 15 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age is 33.0 years, 15% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

4,023
Total Population
15
People / sq mi
33.0yrs
Median Age
15% below Australia avg
272.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Calala vs Australia Average

The median household income in Calala is $29,676, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,676 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $571, 60% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 382 business establishments.

Income: Calala vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,676
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,676
Avg Weekly Wage$571

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)382

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Calala is $197,200, 30% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $986 (15% below the national average of $1,163). 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,609 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$197,200
30% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$986
15% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units1,609

Property Tax

Climate in Calala

Calala has an average annual temperature of 17.4°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (23.2°C), the coldest is Jul (11°C). Average annual precipitation is 686 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.2°C / 74°F 17.3° / 29° 51.2
Feb 22.8°C / 73°F 17.6° / 28.1° 117.1
Mar 21°C / 70°F 15.4° / 26.6° 69.7
Apr 17.8°C / 64°F 12° / 23.5° 55.0
May 14.3°C / 58°F 7.8° / 20.8° 40.6
Jun 12.2°C / 54°F 6.3° / 18° 57.9
Jul 11°C / 52°F 4.7° / 17.4° 38.0
Aug 12.4°C / 54°F 5.6° / 19.1° 39.2
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.2° / 22.5° 30.8
Oct 17.5°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.2° 39.6
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 13.7° / 25.1° 82.7
Dec 21.4°C / 71°F 15.7° / 27° 64.6
Calala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 349 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above Australia avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area272.7 sq mi (706.4 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates-31.1736°N, 150.9806°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.3 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 133 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 130 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 131 km
Jun 8, 2012 22 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.1 73 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 71 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 132 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 126 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 131 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 138 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
March 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
June 50°F (10°C) 1.8 in Coldest
July 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
August 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 2.5 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
December 73°F (23°C) 3.0 in

Calala has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 50°F in June to 77°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.2") and April the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Calala

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Timbumburi Public School - - - -
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Museums in Calala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Moffat Wagon
Moonbi Museum
Powerhouse Motorcycle Museum
Tamworth Powerstation Museum

Libraries in Calala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kootingal Library0.0
South Tamworth Library0.0
Tamworth City Library0.0

Veterinaries in Calala

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Equine Vet

Airports Near Calala

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Armidale AirportARMMedium Airport
Gunnedah AirportGUHMedium Airport
Tamworth AirportTMWMedium Airport
Attunga Private airstrp-Small Airport
Dunmore Manila Airport-Small Airport
Goonoo Goonoo Airport-Small Airport
Gunnedah Airfield SES Only-Small Airport
Heathcote Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Kelvin Station Airport-Small Airport
Lake Keepit Airport-Small Airport
Manilla Paragliding-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
the airstrip-Small Airport
Uralla Private strip?-Small Airport
Walcha AirportWLCSmall Airport
Walcha Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Wilson's Creek Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calala

What is the population of Calala?

Calala has a population of 4,023 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 272.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Calala expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,676, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $197,200 (30% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $986 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Calala?

Calala enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.1 inches.

How is the job market in Calala?

The job market in Calala is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $571. There are 382 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Calala?

The median home value in Calala is $197,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $986. The homeownership rate is 73.4%.

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