Calista Postcode
Western Australia
Calista is a suburb in Western Australia, situated around 33 kilometres from Perth. The postcode for Calista is 6167, and the telephone area code is 08.
According to the 2021 Census, Calista has a population of 1,975 (948 males, 1,031 females). The median age is 48 years.
The median weekly household income in Calista is $953, with a median personal income of $498 per week.
The median weekly rent is $250 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.
In terms of birthplace, 86% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (55), New Zealand (53), and Scotland (40).
86.1% of residents speak only English at home, while 8.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Calista shows 663 people employed (385 full-time, 232 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 13.3%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (74), professionals (59), and community & personal service (56).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Calista has an IRSAD score of 836 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Calista covers an area of 2.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 856 persons per km².
Statistically, Calista sits within the Kwinana area, part of the broader Perth - South West region. It falls under the Serpentine-Jarrahdale local government area.
The federal electorate for Calista is Brand (Outer Metropolitan).
Calista Details
| Postcode | 6167 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,975 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income | $953/week |
| Median Personal Income | $498/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 2.3 km² |
| Population Density | 856/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 830 |
| Completed Year 12 | 30.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 87.3% |
| Indigenous Population | 92 (4.7%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -32.2471 |
| Longitude | 115.8066 |
| Distance from Perth | 33 km |
| Region (SA4) | Perth - South West |
| Area (SA3) | Kwinana |
| Local Government | Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Federal Electorate | Brand |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 294 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 168 (8.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 434 (22.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 459 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 629 (31.8%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 348 (17.6%) |
| Lung Condition | 102 (5.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 94 (4.7%) |
| Arthritis | 91 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 81 (4.1%) |
| Diabetes | 76 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 42 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 37 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 94 (11.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 401 (49.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 209 (25.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 112 (13.7%) |