Calista vs Kwinana Beach
The verdict
Calista rates higher for liveability (56 vs 19). Kwinana Beach rates higher for education (60 vs 37). Kwinana Beach is closer to the coast (1.7 km vs 4.1 km).
Scores
CalistaKwinana Beach
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 33 |
| Transport | 57 | 23 |
| Education | 37 | 60 |
| Liveability | 56 | 19 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,975 | 42 |
| Median age | 48 | 56 |
| Median household income (wk) | $953 | $1,125 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.6% | 45.8% |
| Born in Australia | 61.6% | 59.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Growth: Calista Stable · Kwinana Beach —
Property
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Data not available
Safety
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 304 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,013 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Kwinana Beach is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Calista · Kwinana Beach
Transport
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 23 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 14 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 30.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 18.0°C | 18.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 800 | 730 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 0 |
| Parks | 3 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 1.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.4 km | 32.0 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Calista | Kwinana Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,975 | 42 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,022 | 42 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,106 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Calista or Kwinana Beach?
Calista has the higher transport score (Calista 57/100 vs Kwinana Beach 23/100).
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