Calista WA

Postcode 6167 · Kwinana LGA

Calista is a small community in Western Australia within the Kwinana local government area (postcode 6167). With a population of 1,975, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 48. Households earn a median income of $50K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, labourers, machinery operators & drivers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Calista is $448,000, having surged 27.9% over the past year. Units have a median price of $275,000 (+22.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $500. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Calista is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 920, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 17 bus stops.

From an investment perspective, Calista offers a gross rental yield of 5.8%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($448K/$951K), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 9.0x is considered moderate. House prices have moved +27.9% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.8% High Yield
Price vs State$448K/$951K Below Median
Affordability9.0x Moderate
Price Momentum+27.9% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$58,190
Mean Income$64,888
Earners4,430
YoY Change+8.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$448K
27.9% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$275K
22.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
1,975
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age48
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$953
Personal Income /wk$498
Mortgage /mth$1,300
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops17
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA920
Total Students413
Government1
Calista Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 920
Data: 2024