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Caloola

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

62
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
132.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuietAgricultural
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About Caloola

Caloola is a small rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Bathurst within the Bathurst Regional Council area. Covering around 132 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 62 at the 2021 Census. The locality lies in the gently rolling pastoral country south of Bathurst, where sheep and cattle grazing on native pasture and mixed cropping characterise the agricultural landscape.

Bathurst, one of Australia's oldest inland cities and the gateway to the Central Tablelands, provides comprehensive services including the Charles Sturt University campus, hospitals, schools, and major shopping centres approximately 25 kilometres to the north. The broader region is known for the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit and the scenic Macquarie River valley. Caloola offers a quiet rural lifestyle within comfortable reach of Bathurst's regional city amenities.

Caloola falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the Bathurst Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Calare, while state elections fall under the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
132.36 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2795

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2795, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,469
Median 2023–24
$59,577
▲ 20.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,914

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2795; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst Station
25 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Bathurst N/A

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
205 km
By Train
NSW TrainLink from Bathurst (~25km away) to Central, approx. 3 hrs
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5 to 3 hrs via Great Western Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.25 hrs

🛣️ Great Western Highway and Mitchell Highway connect to Sydney via the Blue Mountains. Bathurst is 25km away.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services; all errands require driving to Bathurst approximately 25km away.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
62
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Bathurst Local Government Area, which contains Caloola. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
251.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 11.1%
Motor vehicle theft
184.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Non-DV assault
549.6 / 100k
2yr Down 20.6% 10yr Up 2.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
17.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
251.5 / 100k
2yr Down 31.5% 10yr Down 11.4%
View all 62 offence types for Bathurst →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Caloola known for? +

Caloola is a quiet rural locality in the NSW Central Tablelands, known for its sheep and cattle grazing properties on the pastoral land south-east of Bathurst.

How far is Caloola from Bathurst? +

Caloola is approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Bathurst, a drive of around 20 to 25 minutes on rural roads.

Does Caloola have public transport? +

Caloola has no public transport. Bathurst station approximately 25 kilometres away provides NSW TrainLink services to Sydney Central in around 3 hours.

What is the population of Caloola? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 62 in Caloola, consistent with its small rural character in the Bathurst Regional Council area.

Is Caloola a good place to live? +

Caloola suits those who value quiet rural living in the Central Tablelands within easy reach of Bathurst's university city amenities, services, and the Mount Panorama precinct.

What is the postcode for Caloola? +

The postcode for Caloola, New South Wales is 2795.

Is Caloola a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Caloola is part of the Bathurst LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.