Calista vs Leda
Calista scores higher on walkability (10/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Calista (974) sits above Leda (968). Leda skews owner-occupied (72%), Calista runs more rental-dense (56% owner).
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Calista and Leda side by side
| Measure | Calista | Leda |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $447,500 | – |
| Median unit | $275,000 | – |
| Renting | ||
| Owner occupied | 56.0% | 72.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 26.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 974 | 968 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 10 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 1,975 | 3,202 |
| Median age | 48 | 32 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 703 mm | 703 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.1°C | 30.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Calista edges out on average school ICSEA (974 vs 968). Leda also has a higher family-household share (79% vs 53%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Calista vs Leda: common questions
Does Calista or Leda have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Calista scores 974 vs 968 in Leda. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Calista or Leda?
Calista scores 10/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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