Question 1

Is Calista a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Calista is a quiet, established residential suburb in the Rockingham area, with tree-lined streets and predominantly single-storey brick homes on generous blocks. Parks, playgrounds and local reserves are dotted through the neighbourhood, and residents have easy access to Rockingham's beaches and foreshore. Day-to-day shopping and services are found in nearby Rockingham centre, and the suburb has connections to major roads and the local train line for commuting. Housing is mostly traditional family homes, with some newer infill and townhouse options nearer the main roads.

The community of 1,975 has a median age of 48 and a median weekly household income of $953. Households are a mix of couple families without children, couple families with children and one-parent families, and most homes are owner-occupied while about 39.8% are rented. Local civic amenities include the Child and Parent Centre at Calista Primary School and the Kwinana Adventure Park at Calista Oval, which features a splash pad and a hireable sheltered picnic space called "The Patio". Whether Calista suits you will depend on whether a low-key suburban lifestyle with nearby parks and services fits what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Calista?

Accepted Answer

A house renting for $560 a week in Calista would take about 59% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census (income recorded as $953 a week). On the figures, that is a large share of income.

If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the number that matters; whether it feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Calista a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Calista climbed 14.7% over the past 12 months, a strong rise in the capital value of houses. Over the same period house rents edged up 1.8%, a slight increase, so capital growth has markedly outpaced rental growth this year.

If rental income is your priority, that modest rent lift is the figure to focus on; if capital growth matters more, the 14.7% rise in house values is the more relevant number. Whether that balance suits your goals depends on your own circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	14.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	2
Median days on market Past 12 months	12	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$560	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	1.8%	N/A

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