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Calga NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Calga, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Calga NSW is 134 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Calga is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Calga is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Calga has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Calga has a population density of 7.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Calga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calga is $2,485.

There were 1 recorded offences in Calga in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was weapons (1 offences).

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Calga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Calga Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

43years

5 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,485/mo

Avg household size: 3 · 1 per bedroom

Calga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.8% (74) Female 45.2% (61)

Population Density

7.6

people per km²

134 people · 17.5 km²

Households

Avg household size

Persons per bedroom

$2,562

Family income/wk

Calga Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Calga Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

41.9% 13 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.1% 18 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Calga Country of Birth

Australia

93.3%

England

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Calga Religion

No Religion

36.6%

Catholic

20.3%

Not stated

13.8%

Anglican

9.8%

Baptist

8.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.9%

Lattr day Snts

4.1%

Pentecostal

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Calga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

29.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

15.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Calga Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Calga Employment

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Employed full-time

38.2% 34 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.6% 21 people

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Not in labour force

38.2% 34 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Calga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

45.1%

Bachelor Degree

23.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

23.5%

Postgraduate Degree

7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Calga Occupation

Professionals

31.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

28.9%

Managers

18.4%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Calga Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.2%

Health

24.2%

Management & Commerce

21.2%

Engineering

15.2%

Society & Culture

15.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Calga Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Calga Weekly Household Income

$650-$799/wk

11.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

14.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

26.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.8%

$4,000+/wk

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Calga Marital Status

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Married

43.5% 47

↔️

Separated

4.6% 5

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Divorced

10.2% 11

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Widowed

6.5% 7

👤

Never married

35.2% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Calga Ancestry

English

35.1%

Australian

28.1%

Scottish

11.4%

German

7.0%

Irish

5.9%

Croatian

2.2%

Dutch

2.2%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.6%

Lebanese

1.6%

Maori

1.6%

Polish

1.6%

Russian

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Calga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

25.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

22.9%

Secondary — Government

17.1%

Pre-school

14.3%

Vocational Education

11.4%

Primary — Catholic

8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Calga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.0% 15

✅

No need for assistance

94.0% 237

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Calga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

20.0% 20

—

Not a volunteer

80.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Calga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

18.8%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

37.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

43.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Calga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

53.1%

Did not go to work

20.4%

Walked only

16.3%

Truck

10.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Calga Car Ownership

1 vehicle

23.4%

2 vehicles

36.2%

3 vehicles

8.5%

4+ vehicles

31.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Calga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

16.3%

2 bedrooms

16.3%

3 bedrooms

22.4%

4 bedrooms

30.6%

5 bedrooms

6.1%

6+ bedrooms

8.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Calga Population Mobility

13.9%

moved in the last year

40.5%

moved in the last 5 years

1.6%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.9%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Calga Indigenous Population

2.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

240

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Calga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Cancer

Lung condition

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Calga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$150-$299/wk

11.6%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

13.0%

$800-$999/wk

13.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Calga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.8%

Couple — no children

26.4%

Couple — no children under 15

15.5%

One parent — no children under 15

10.0%

One parent — children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Calga Military Service

🏅

Previously served

4.2% 4

👤

Never served

95.8% 92

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Calga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

8.8% 8

—

Did not provide

91.2% 83

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Calga Children Ever Born

No children

20.0%

2 children

62.9%

3 children

17.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Calga When Migrants Arrived

1971–1980

2001–2010

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Calga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.6%

5–14 hours

32.0%

15–29 hours

16.5%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Calga Household Size

1 person

15.8%

2 persons

36.8%

3 persons

10.5%

4 persons

26.3%

6+ persons

10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Calga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

105

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Calga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Calga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 1 total

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Calga Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,124/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Calga

Your weekly income

≈ $9,204/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,774/wk

Rent share 16.5%

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Income: $695/wk Rent: $300/wk Save: $50/wk

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Income: $660/wk Rent: $320/wk Save: $30/wk

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Income: $942/wk Rent: $325/wk Save: $25/wk

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Income: $742/wk Rent: $338/wk Save: $12/wk

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Income: $907/wk Rent: $340/wk Save: $10/wk

Calga vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Baldry

Pop: 67 Income: $840/wk Rent: $171/wk

Carabost

Pop: 67 Income: $479/wk Rent: $190/wk

Curraweela

Pop: 67 Income: $691/wk

Hebden

Pop: 67 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $350/wk

Kickabil

Pop: 67 Income: $687/wk Rent: $100/wk

Kyeamba

Pop: 67 Income: $700/wk Rent: $218/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calga

What is the population of Calga NSW?

The population of Calga NSW is 134 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 7.6 people per km².Calga is ranked #8,082 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Calga?

The median personal income in Calga NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $2,124 per week.Family income is $2,562 per week.Calga is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Calga?

Median rent in Calga NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 16.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Calga ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Calga?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Calga NSW is $2,485. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Calga?

The median age in Calga NSW is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Calga a good suburb to live in?

Calga is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 134.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10751. All dollar figures in AUD.