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Calga

NSW 2250 • New South Wales

134
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
17.54 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
BushlandSemi-RuralQuietNature

About Calga

Calga is a small locality on the Central Coast of New South Wales, located 62 kilometres north of Sydney and 19 kilometres west of Gosford within the Central Coast Council local government area. Sitting at an elevation of 176 metres in a forested plateau environment, the locality covers approximately 17.5 square kilometres and has a resident population of 134 people as of the 2021 Census. Calga sits on land significant to both the Darkinjung and Kuringgai peoples for thousands of years, with its name derived from an Aboriginal word meaning 'the mouth'.

Calga is home to the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, a well-known wildlife sanctuary that allows visitors to hand-feed native animals including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas in a natural bushland setting. The locality also features the state heritage-registered Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape, which includes a sandstone amphitheatre of historical significance. The Pacific Motorway (M1) passes through, making Calga a notable interchange point for travellers between Sydney and the Central Coast. The surrounding bushland environment and proximity to Glenworth Valley make this a quiet, nature-surrounded locality for its small resident community.

Calga falls under postcode 2250 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the The Entrance electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2250
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Robertson
State Electorate
The Entrance
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.33°, 151.19°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.54 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited local services — Gosford / Somersby Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
62 km
By Train
Drive to Gosford station (~19 km), then Central Coast & Newcastle Line approx. 1 hr to Sydney Central
By Car (Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min – 1 hr 10 min

🛣️ Pacific Motorway (M1) passes through Calga, providing direct access to Sydney. Car is essential for local travel.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Calga is a bushland locality with no local shops or services — all errands require driving to nearby Gosford or Somersby.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Calga by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Calga Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Calga" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
134
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calga known for? +

Calga is known for the Australia Walkabout Wildlife Park, where visitors can hand-feed native animals including kangaroos and wallabies, and for the state heritage-listed Calga Aboriginal Cultural Landscape, a significant sandstone amphitheatre site on Darkinjung and Kuringgai Country.

How far is Calga from Sydney CBD? +

Calga is approximately 62 kilometres north of Sydney CBD, making it around a 50 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the Pacific Motorway (M1) depending on traffic.

Does Calga have public transport? +

Calga itself has very limited public transport. There is no rail station in the locality; the nearest train station is at Gosford approximately 19 kilometres to the east, with services on the Central Coast & Newcastle Line to Sydney Central taking around 1 hour.

What is the population of Calga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Calga has a population of 134 people, with 79.1% born in Australia and 88.1% speaking only English at home, reflecting a predominantly Anglo-Australian rural community.

Is Calga a good place to live? +

Calga is suited to those who value a quiet, bushland lifestyle with natural surroundings, close enough to both Sydney and the Central Coast for work or services while enjoying the tranquillity of a small forested locality.

What is the postcode for Calga? +

The postcode for Calga is 2250, shared with Gosford and surrounding Central Coast localities.