Calista, WA 6167 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Calista is a suburb of Western Australia, postcode 6167, home to 1,975 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area and roughly 30 km from the Perth CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,975
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $953 /week
- Median personal income
- $498 /week
- Median family income
- $1,345 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Kwinana
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Perth - South West
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Brand
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- North Parmelia Primary School
- Orelia Primary School
- Gilmore College
- Bertram Primary School
- Medina Primary School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 26 bus stops
- Colchester Av Before Belvoir Cr
- Colchester Av After Belvoir Cr
- Belvoir Cr Before Holyrood Cl
- Belvoir Cr After Holyrood Cl
- Kwinana Stn Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Feb (31.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (18.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 719 mm
- Reference station: Perth Metro, 33.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.4% of the 1,041 resolvable premises in Calista. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 30.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 30,272 across the Mandurah District in the year to Mar 2026 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 9,533 theft, 7,551 violent offences, 3,184 drug offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Calista?
Calista (WA 6167) had 1,975 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Kwinana local government area.
What is the median rent in Calista?
The median advertised rent in Calista is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Calista?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Calista covering government sectors. Nearest include: North Parmelia Primary School (1.4 km), Orelia Primary School (2.4 km), Gilmore College (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Calista?
Calista is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Calista?
Across the surrounding area, 30,272 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were theft (9,533), violent (7,551), drug offences (3,184). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Calista?
In Calista, mean daily temperatures range from 13°C to 24.9°C and annual rainfall is 719 mm measured at the Perth Metro weather station (33.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Calista?
28 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Calista centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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