Callaghan, NSW: suburb profile
The population of Callaghan NSW is 1,358 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Callaghan is $302 per week ($15,704 per year). Callaghan has a median age of 20 years, younger than the national median of 38. Callaghan has a population density of 758 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Callaghan is India. The most common religion is No religion (42.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Cantonese.
There were 44 recorded offences in Callaghan in 2025-26, a rate of 32 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was traffic (32 offences).
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.
Callaghan vs the typical NSW suburb
The median personal income in Callaghan is $302 a week, 61% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,149th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. The median resident is 20, 23 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).
| Measure | Callaghan | Typical NSW | Difference | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $302/wk | $765/wk | −61% | $766/wk |
| Household income | $0/wk | $1,704/wk | −100% | $1,637/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $0/mo | $1,965/mo | −100% | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 20 | 43 | −23 yrs | 42 |
Callaghan Population
1,358 residents at the 2021 Census.
Callaghan Median Income & Rent
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.
Callaghan Rent Prices & Affordability
n/a of median household income goes on median rent
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Median rent in Callaghan against your income
Callaghan Schools
Showing 15 of 23 schools.
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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People in Callaghan
Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Most common languages at home other than English
Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL
Ancestry
Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL
Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Work, income and education in Callaghan
Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Education Level
Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL
Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
More from the 2021 Census
Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Callaghan Crime Statistics
44 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).
Suburbs near Callaghan
The closest suburb to Callaghan is Warabrook, 1.1 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Callaghan
What is the population of Callaghan NSW?
The population of Callaghan NSW is 1,358 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 758 people per km². Callaghan is ranked #3,532 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Callaghan?
The median personal income in Callaghan NSW is $302 per week, or $15,704 per year. Callaghan is ranked #8,846 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
What is the median age in Callaghan?
The median age in Callaghan NSW is 20 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Callaghan a good suburb to live in?
Callaghan is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,358. The median income is $302/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10754. All dollar figures in AUD.