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Calista, Australia

Western Australia · Australia

Calista is a small town in Western Australia, Australia with a population of 1,985. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,985 Population 2,230/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
22.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Perth Timezone
$16,832 Median Income
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Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$16,832 median income, 13.0% unemployment
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Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$140,800 home value, $704/mo rent

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About Calista

Calista

Calista is a southern suburb of Perth, Western Australia, located within the City of Kwinana.

People

Population1,985
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density2,230/mi²

Economy

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Median Income$16,832
Per Capita$16,832
Unemployment13.0%

Housing

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Home Value$140,800
Rent$704
Ownership60.2%
Housing Units794

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain22.0 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,985
Population Density2,230 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates-32.2410°, 115.7976°
TimezoneAustralia/Perth
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceWestern Australia
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Annual Precipitation22.0 inches (560 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$16,832
Median Age48.0 years

About Calista

Calista is a small town in Australia (Western Australia) with a population of 1,985. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Perth.

Calista has a population of 1,985 with a density of 2,230 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,985
Total Population
2,230
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above Australia avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Calista vs Australia Average

The median household income in Calista is $16,832, which is 78% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,832 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $324, 77% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 13.0% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 189 business establishments.

Income: Calista vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$16,832
78% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$16,832
Avg Weekly Wage$324

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.0%
261% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)189

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Calista is $140,800, 50% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $704 (39% below the national average of $1,163). 60.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 794 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$140,800
50% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$704
39% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership60.2%
Owner-Occupied60.2%
Renter-Occupied39.8%
Housing Units794

Property Tax

Climate in Calista

Calista has an average annual temperature of 18.9°C (66°F). The hottest month is Feb (24°C), the coldest is Jul (14.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 608 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 18.9° / 27° 16.0
Feb 24°C / 75°F 19.6° / 28.4° 15.1
Mar 22.5°C / 73°F 18.2° / 26.9° 15.1
Apr 20°C / 68°F 16.1° / 23.8° 38.9
May 17.4°C / 63°F 13.6° / 21.2° 68.1
Jun 15.7°C / 60°F 12.2° / 19.2° 112.1
Jul 14.6°C / 58°F 11.2° / 17.9° 116.0
Aug 14.8°C / 59°F 11.3° / 18.2° 103.0
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 12° / 18.9° 68.5
Oct 17.4°C / 63°F 13.7° / 21° 27.0
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 15.9° / 23.9° 17.9
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 17.4° / 25.8° 10.5
Calista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 53°F Jul (12°C)
Annual Average63.7°F
18% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average53°F (12°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density2,230/sq mi
Coordinates-32.2410°N, 115.7976°W
TimezoneAustralia/Perth

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on May 12, 2005.

Jan 17, 1990 30 km E of Northam, Australia M5.2 129 km
Mar 24, 2003 36 km NE of York, Australia M4.0 136 km
Jan 20, 1993 45 km E of Northam, Australia M3.9 145 km
Mar 15, 1999 35 km NE of York, Australia M3.7 134 km
Jan 5, 1998 41 km ENE of Northam, Australia M3.6 144 km
Jan 5, 1994 40 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M3.2 147 km
May 6, 2005 5 km NW of Bullsbrook, Australia M2.8 69 km
Jul 18, 2003 42 km N of Toodyay, Australia M2.8 138 km
Mar 15, 2005 46 km NE of Boddington, Australia M2.7 103 km
Apr 23, 2001 19 km WNW of Narrogin, Australia M2.7 132 km
Jun 12, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.7 124 km
May 12, 2005 31 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.6 136 km
Feb 18, 2002 22 km SE of Collie, Australia M2.5 150 km
Apr 15, 2005 10 km SSW of York, Australia M2.5 92 km
Jun 14, 2002 30 km SSE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 122 km
Aug 11, 2003 25 km ENE of Beverley, Australia M2.5 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Warmest
February 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 6.5 in
July 53°F (12°C) 6.7 in Coldest, Wettest
August 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.8 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest

Calista has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 53°F in July to 76°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and December the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Calista

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Calista Primary School - - - -
Peter Carnley Anglican Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calista

14 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Curtin Radio - A lifetime of music adult contemporary, music AAC+ 64 kbps
ABC Triple J (WA) contemporary, indi AAC+ 56 kbps
Perth 6IX classic hits 60s 70a 80s MP3 64 kbps
Triple M Perth rock AAC 130 kbps
ABC Perth variety AAC 94 kbps
917TheWave - AAC+ 192 kbps
ABC Radio Perth - AAC+ 56 kbps
SonshineFM christian AAC+ 128 kbps
Capital Community Radio 101.7FM golden music, golden oldies MP3 192 kbps
Hellenic Radio Perth - MP3 320 kbps
96fm - AAC+ 48 kbps
Noongar Radio aboriginal, australia AAC+ 32 kbps
SonshineFM Extra christian AAC+ 128 kbps
MyFM Perth punk, ska MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Calista

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armadale History House Museum
Aviation Heritage Museum
Azelia Ley Homestead
Buckland Hill WW2 Tunnels Command Post and Tour Startpoint
Engine Museum
Fremantle Hospital Museum
Gallop House
Gallop House
Granary Museum
Millers' Bakehouse Museum
The Rockingham Museum
Western Australian Maritime Museum
Western Australian Museum Shipwrecks
Wilkinson Homestead Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Wireless Hill Museum
Woodloes Museum

Libraries in Calista

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
105 TL Robertson Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
200A John Curtin Library0.0
AH Bracks Library + Creative Space0.0
Amherst Village Public Library0.0
Bull Creek Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Cannington Leisureplex Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Civic Square Library0.0
Cockburn Public Library and Information Service0.0
Coolbellup Public Library0.0
Darius Wells Library0.0
Fremantle Library0.0
Kelmscott Library0.0
Lakelands Library and Community Centre0.0
Learning Centre / PROPEL0.0
Manning Library0.0
Manning Library0.0
Mills Park Library0.0
Murdoch TAFE Library0.0
Notre Dame Law Library0.0
Piara Waters Library0.0
Richmond Primary School Library0.0
Riverton Library0.0
Rockingham Central Library0.0
Roy and Amy Galvin Medical Library0.0
Safety Bay Public Library0.0
Seville Grove Public Library0.0
St Teresa's Library0.0
Success Public Library0.0
The Grove Library0.0
The Little Library0.0
Thornlie Library0.0
Tiny Library0.0
Warnbro Community Public Library0.0
Willagee Library0.0
Willetton Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Calista

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Canning Vale Sunday Markets
E Shed Markets
Farmer's Market on Manning
Food Hall
Fremantle Markets
Freo Farmers' Market
Gosnells Railway Markets
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Manning Road Farmer's Market
Stock Road Market

Bus Stations in Calista

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kwinana Bus Station

Gas Stations in Calista

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #1326528032
BP

Golf Courses in Calista

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kwinana Golf Club

Breweries in Calista

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Calamity's Rod
Matilda Bay Brewery Building
Matilda Bay Brewing Company

Stadiums & Teams in Calista

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calista

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Perth International AirportPERLarge Airport
Perth Jandakot AirportJADMedium Airport
RAAF Base Pearce-Medium Airport
Between Lakes Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Chittering Airstrip-Small Airport
Dwellingup Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenside Airstrip-Small Airport
HMAS Stirling Military Airport-Small Airport
Lake Clifton Airstrip-Small Airport
Langley Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Midway-Small Airport
Murray Field-Small Airport
Pinjarra North Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinjarra Skydiving Airstrip-Small Airport
Rottnest Island AirportRTSSmall Airport
Serpentine Airport-Small Airport
Wheeler Drome-Small Airport
Wheeler Field-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Calista

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Bentley Child Health Centre
Cannington Medical Centre
Craig Boulton Podiatry
Leeming Medical Centre
Rejuva Cosmetic Clinic
Reynolds Rd Medical Centre
SILK Laser Clinics Garden City

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Perth

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Calista

What is the population of Calista?

Calista has a population of 1,985 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2,230 people per square mile, spread across 0.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 48.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Calista expensive to live in?

The median household income is $16,832, 78% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $140,800 (50% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $704 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Calista?

Calista enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 22.0 inches.

How is the job market in Calista?

The job market in Calista faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.0% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $324. There are 189 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Calista?

The median home value in Calista is $140,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $704. The homeownership rate is 60.2%.

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