Australian Survivor's Zara: A look into her ultra-luxurious life at home

"Don't let the blonde hair fool you."
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Zara Callianiotis from Australian Survivor 2025: Posing with a purple Lamborghini in a stylish dress (left) and gripping a tall blue pole during a physical challenge (right)

Zara Callianiotis has been one to watch on Australian Survivor 2025. She’s proven there’s a lot more to her than meets the eye, holding her own through every twist and turn to become the last woman standing this season.

During an exclusive interview with Chattr, Zara revealed just how gruelling the experience really is.

“It is an emotional game because you’re completely cut off from your family. I liken it to being in a zombie apocalypse, and The Graduates [alliance] out there became my new family,” she said.

But who really is Zara outside the game? When she’s not sleeping in a leaky shelter or battling it out in Tribal, the stylish Survivor star leads a very different life.

Here’s everything we know about Australian Survivor’s Zara.

Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025, smiling during a challenge with her tribe.
Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025. Image: Ten

Zara’s logo-mania lifestyle outside of Survivor Australia

We got our first peek into Zara’s real-world glam in Episode 5, when the OG Brains cast member confessed she’s way out of her comfort zone.

“Our shelter is horrible, it leaks on us all night,” she said.

“I came out here in a beautiful Camilla dress, giving housewife, fashionista vibes, and now my entire hair is almost matted to my head. This could not be any more far removed from my regular life.”

No stranger to the finer things in life, Zara has made no secret of just how far her luxe lifestyle is from the harsh reality of Australian Survivor. Off the show, she’s living the highest of lives.

“I adore luxury. I love all the finer things: beautiful clothes, beautiful shoes,” she shared early on in her Survivor journey.

And she’s not exaggerating. School drop-offs are done in an orange Lamborghini (casually). For context, the starting price for a car like the Lamborghini Huracan (for example) is around AU$384,187!!

Zara’s Instagram is where the self-described “Hermès collector” and “Louboutin lover” flaunts off her seriously enviable fashion hauls and extravagant globetrotting adventures with her fam.

A luxurious flat-lay featuring Louis Vuitton high heels, packaging, and a designer box on the left, alongside Van Cleef & Arpels jewellery in an elegant box on the right.
Zara Callianiotis from Australian Survivor’s fashion hauls. Image: Instagram

Based off her Insta, Zara’s wardrobe must be insane. We’re talking Louis Vuitton mules (retailing for around US$1,020, or roughly AU$1,600), 18K gold and mother-of-pearl Van Cleef & Arpels earrings, and of course, her regular Hermès Birkin bag unboxings.

FYI, Birkin bags apparently start at around €9,250 (approximately AU$15,200), and can climb to over US$64,400.

Yup, Zara definitely has a taste for the finer things. And the cash to boot. Speaking of…

Who is Zara Callianiotis’ husband?

Zara appears to be married to George Callianiotis, the owner and sole director of The Geocal Group, a building and project management firm.

According to Dun & Bradstreet, the company brings in an estimated $5.51 million in annual revenue. So maybe this is where the big bucks are coming from?

What is Australian Survivor’s Zara’s net worth?

While we don’t know her exact net worth it’s safe to say Australian Survivor‘s Zara isn’t exactly strapped for cash. Must be nice!

She’s also a multi-degree holder

Zara’s not all designer handbags and Louboutins. She’s got the credentials to back up her smarts, too.

“Don’t let the blonde hair fool you. I do have brains behind that,” she said on Survivor.

And she wasn’t kidding. Zara holds three degrees in Political Science, Law, and Economics and is a qualified solicitor and financial planner. Tell me you’re not worried about student debt without telling me you’re not worried about student debt.

She’s also the Vice President of her kids’ school PTA, and runs her household like a pro.

“My day is packing lunches, getting the kids to school, driving them around, but I’m also a really multi-faceted person.”

Zara Callianiotis on Australian Survivor 2025: Holding the immunity idol in a challenge stance (left) and reacting mid-slide on a bright pink obstacle (right).
Zara on Australian Survivor 2025. Image: Instagram

Family is her driving force, and her kids were the main reason she signed up for Survivor.

“I want my kids to watch me on TV and just think I’m a badass,” She told Network 10. “I want them to see me competing in challenges and think, ‘Yeah, my mum’s got this. My mum’s cool.’”

She’s smart, she’s motivated, she’s stylish. But will it be enough for Zara to secure the title of Sole Survivor? Time will tell!

Stream Australian Survivor 2025 Sundays – Tuesdays on Channel 10 and 10Play.

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Amy Shapiro

Amy Shapiro is a freelance journalist with a passion for all things pop culture and entertainment. She’s worked for some of Australia’s top media and travel publications before deciding to broaden...
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