City of Onkaparinga
Christie Downs
Christie Downs at a glance
Median house
$771,000
+17.5% year on year
Median unit
$182,160
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,239
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Christie Downs.
Christie Downs is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$771,000
+17.5% over the past year. Median unit price $182,160.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$525/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$332/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$771,000
+17.5% annual growth
$182,160
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
5,239
Median age: 41
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20263.54%
Based on $771,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 20269.48%
Based on $182,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026+17.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202650%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +17.5%/yr
2021
$344K
5-year change
+124%
2026
$771K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
5,239
Median age
41
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
348
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Christie Downs.
Local schools for Christie Downs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Christie Downs Primary School
Lonsdale Heights Primary School
Christies Beach High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Christie Downs.
- What is the median house price in Christie Downs?
- The median house price in Christie Downs, SA 5164 is $771,000. The median unit price is $182,160. Annual growth is +17.5%.
- What is the Christie Downs postcode?
- Christie Downs is in the 5164 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Christie Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $525, for units it's $332.
- What schools are in Christie Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Christie Downs on this page, including Christie Downs Primary School, Lonsdale Heights Primary School, Christies Beach High School.
- How walkable is Christie Downs?
- Christie Downs has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Christie Downs?
- Christie Downs is close to Noarlunga Centre, Christies Beach, Christies Beach North, O Sullivan Beach, Port Stanvac.
- What is the population of Christie Downs?
- Christie Downs has approximately 5,239 residents. The median age is 41.
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Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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