Calista at a glance
Median house
$447,500
Median unit
$275,000
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,975
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Calista.
The postcode for Calista is 6167 (WA), part of Greater Perth.
The median house price in Calista is $447,500.
Calista (6167) sits in the Serpentine-Jarrahdale region of Western Australia. The median house here is $447,500, below the Western Australia median of around $720K.
Calista has roughly 1,975 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Calista scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calista's population at 1,975, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,975
Median age
48
Family households
53%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $447,500 on a typical sale, below the Western Australia median. Units come in around $275,000, roughly 39% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $90,000. Prices are below the Western Australia median, which keeps Calista on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$447,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $275,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
$447,500
$275,000
1,975
Median age: 48
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.49% (median rent $300/wk against a $447,500 price tag). Units yield 4.73% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 37% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.49%
Based on $447,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.73%
Based on $275,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calista.
Local schools for Calista
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Calista Primary School
Medina Primary School
Gilmore College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Calista.
- What is the median house price in Calista?
- The median house price in Calista, WA 6167 is $447,500. The median unit price is $275,000.
- What is the Calista postcode?
- Calista is in the 6167 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- Where is Calista?
- Calista is a suburb of Perth, in WA 6167. It is part of the Greater Perth area, in the Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale region.
- What is the average rent in Calista?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Calista?
- There are 20 schools serving Calista on this page, including Calista Primary School, Medina Primary School, Peter Carnley Anglican Community School.
- How walkable is Calista?
- Calista has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Calista?
- Calista is close to Kwinana Town Centre, Medina, Parmelia, Orelia, Leda.
- What is the population of Calista?
- The population of Calista is approximately 1,975 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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