Calista vs Medina
The verdict
Calista rates higher for transport (57 vs 48). Medina has a shorter estimated CBD commute (108 vs 112 min).
Scores
CalistaMedina
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 45 |
| Transport | 57 | 48 |
| Education | 37 | 40 |
| Liveability | 56 | 47 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,975 | 2,260 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $953 | $1,062 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.6% | 20.1% |
| Born in Australia | 61.6% | 65.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Growth: Calista Stable · Medina Stable
Property
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 70 | 71 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 304 | 310 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 152 | 133 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,013 | 1,018 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,424 | 6,424 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 900 |
Transport
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 57 | 48 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 17 | 19 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 112 | 108 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.4 km | 3.8 km |
Liveability
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.1 km | 3.7 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 33.4 km | 32.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.8 km | 6.9 km |
Population & growth
| Calista | Medina | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,975 | 2,260 |
| Estimated 2025 | 2,022 | 2,314 |
| Projected 2041 | 2,106 | 2,410 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.59% | 0.59% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Calista or Medina?
Medina has the higher residential safety score (Calista 70/100 vs Medina 71/100).
Which has better schools, Calista or Medina?
Calista has a higher average school ICSEA (Calista 927 vs Medina 900; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Calista or Medina?
Calista has the higher transport score (Calista 57/100 vs Medina 48/100).
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