Calista
WA 6167 · Kwinana
1,975 (2021) → 2,022 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Calista is a stable suburb in Kwinana, WA 6167, about 33km from Perth CBD. Recent property sales in Calista are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 57/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Calista has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 70/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (15.19%), Philippines (2.78%), New Zealand (2.68%), Scotland (2.03%), Thailand (0.91%)
Top languages: Filipino (1.01%), Tagalog (0.91%), German (0.81%), Indonesian (0.56%), Spanish (0.51%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
WAdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the police-region average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same region share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: WA Police (regional aggregate) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Calista Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 927
- Peter Carnley Anglican Community School - Calista CampusPrimary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- SMYL Community College - Seabrooke Way, MedinaSecondary · Independent · 0.8km
- Medina Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.2kmICSEA 900
- Gilmore CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 911
- Leda Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 926
- Leda Education Support CentrePrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 979
- Peter Carnley Anglican Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 1.6kmICSEA 1052
- Orelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 927
- St Vincent's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.3kmICSEA 1041
- Wellard Village Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1041
- North Parmelia Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 938
- The King's CollegeCombined · Independent · 3.7kmICSEA 1031
- Bertram Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.8kmICSEA 985
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for WA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Calista
Is Calista safe?
Calista has a residential safety score of 70/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 6,424 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Calista from Perth CBD?
Calista is about 33.4 km from Perth CBD, an estimated 112 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Calista?
Calista has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 927 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Calista?
Calista has a transport score of 57/100 and 17 bus stops.