Moving to Calista WA 6167
What the official numbers say about living in Calista — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $250 a week, against a median household income of $953 a week.
Who you'll be living with
Calista grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,937 → 1,975 people).
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, Philippines, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Filipino, Tagalog, German.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Calista scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 6% work from home.
Nearest train station: Wellard, 2.1 km south-east.
Nearest bus interchange: Kwinana Bus Station, 500 m east.
Nearest airport: Jandakot Airport, 18.3 km north.
The Perth CBD is roughly 33 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 13 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 4 supermarkets · 27 parks — see them all on the Calista profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Calista Primary School 350 m · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School 800 m · Medina Primary School 1.3 km · Gilmore College 1.3 km · Peter Carnley Anglican Community School (Wellard Campus) 1.3 km · Orelia Primary School 1.5 km · Leda Primary School 1.5 km · Saint Vincent’s Catholic Primary School 1.9 km
Groceries: Coles 650 m · Woolworths 700 m · Aldi 850 m · Woolworths 2 km
Parks and reserves: Calista Oval 550 m · Rhodes Park 650 m · Sloan Reserve 1.1 km · Cole Grove Park 1.5 km · Harry McGuigan Park 1.5 km · Orelia Oval 1.6 km · Chisham Oval 1.6 km · Clark Place Public Open Space 1.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Calista, most often seen first: Australian Raven · Australian White Ibis · Red Wattlebird · Red-capped Parrot · Splendid Fairy-wren · Australian Ringneck.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Calista, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calista here | 1,975 | — | 1/10 | 30% |
| Kwinana Town Centre | 567 | — | 2/10 | 28% |
| Medina | 2,260 | — | 1/10 | 35% |
| Leda | 3,202 | — | 2/10 | 60% |
| Parmelia | 6,184 | — | 1/10 | 21% |
| Orelia | 4,535 | — | 1/10 | 25% |
| Wellard | 14,127 | — | 7/10 | 37% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Kwinana — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Brand — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 6167 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Calista profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $250 a week.
The population grew 2% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,937 people to 1,975. It sits about 33 km from the Perth CBD in a straight line, and Wellard station is roughly 2.1 km away. Local government is Kwinana council, and the federal seat is Brand.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Calista vs Kwinana Town Centre · Calista vs Medina.
Nearby guides: Kwinana Town Centre · Medina · Leda · Parmelia · Orelia · Wellard.
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