Postans vs Calista
Calista scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 10/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Postans (991) sits above Calista (974).
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Postans and Calista side by side
| Measure | Postans | Calista |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $447,500 |
| Median unit | – | $275,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $300/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $255/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | – | 56.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 991 | 974 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 10 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 60 | 100 |
| Population | – | 1,975 |
| Median age | – | 48 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 713 mm | 703 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.2°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
- Postans edges out on average school ICSEA (991 vs 974).
Postans vs Calista: common questions
Does Postans or Calista have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Postans scores 991 vs 974 in Calista. 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, Postans or Calista?
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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