6 min drive to Wellard + 5 min transfer + 40 min train
0 min
Cycle to Perth CBD
0 min
Walk to Perth CBD
Demographics & Census
48 yrs
Median Age
Perth Metro avg: 39 yrs
$953/wk
Household Income
Perth Metro avg: $1720/wk
13.0%
Unemployment
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
56%
Home Ownership
Perth Metro avg: 0%
4.5%
WFH Rate
Perth Metro avg: 0.0%
2.1
Household Size
Perth Metro avg: 2.6
Employment
Calista
Full-time 20.0%Part-time 12.1%Unemployed 5.1%Not in labour 62.8%
Dwelling Types
Calista
House 68.9%Semi-detached 26.5%Flat/Unit 4.0%Other 0.6%
Commute Mode
Calista
Car 88.4%Transit 4.5%Bicycle 0.9%Walk 0.6%WFH 5.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
61.6%
England
15.2%
Philippines
2.8%
New Zealand
2.7%
India
0.9%
Language at Home
English only
91.0%
Arabic
0.2%
Spanish
0.2%
Mandarin
0.2%
Frequently Asked Questions about Calista
Is Calista safe?
Calista has a safety score of 35/100, which is below average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Crime is split fairly evenly between property and violent offences. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kwinana Town Centre (1/100), Medina (21/100), Leda (27/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Calista?
Median weekly rent in Calista is $560/wk, making it one of the more affordable suburbs to rent in. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kwinana Town Centre ($625/wk), Medina ($550/wk), Leda ($620/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
What are schools like in Calista?
Calista has a school rating of 18/100 across 1 schools, which is well below average for Perth. The highest-rated school is Calista Primary School (Primary). The rating is based on NAPLAN results for schools within the suburb. (Data as of July 2026)
How far is Calista from Perth CBD?
Calista is 37 minutes by car, or 68 minutes by public transport, or 51 minutes by park-and-ride from Perth CBD. The suburb is car-dependent — most errands require driving. (Data as of July 2026)
Is Calista affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Calista is $660K, up 14.3% over the past year. Units are more accessible at a median of $440K. For renters, median weekly rent is $560/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Kwinana Town Centre ($650K), Medina ($653K), Leda ($725K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/calista
Calista is an affordable, established outer suburb 42km south of Perth in the City of Kwinana, adjacent to the industrial corridor. Housing is older-style with generous block sizes at entry-level prices, though even these have surprised residents amid the broader Perth boom. The suburb is car dependent with limited local amenities, and carries a working-class reputation, but offers space and affordability that inner suburbs cannot match. Buyers can expect a median price of $660k and rent of $560/week, 35% below the Perth metro median.
The CBD is a 37-minute drive away (68 min by transit), and most residents drive (70%). At 35/100, the crime score is 17 points below Perth's metro average of 52.
There are 1 school nearby, rated 18/100 overall and below the Perth average. Residents have a median age of 48 and household income of $953/week.