Christie Downs, SA 5164
City of OnkaparingaAll suburbs in postcode 5164
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Median house price
$787,500
+20.7% over the past year.
Median of 32 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)
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Christie Downs at a glance
- Median unit
- $182,160
- Weekly rent
- $550
- Houses · units $362
- Population
- 5,239
- Median age 41
Prices: Median of 32 house sales · SA Government · the latest published quarter (updated October 2026) · Rent: SA rental bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Christie Downs
Houses change hands at $787,500 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median (32 house sales, SA Government quarterly medians, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). Units come in around $182,160, roughly 77% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+20.7%), well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +20.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $158,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· SA rental bond data
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What to know about Christie Downs
Christie Downs (5164) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $787,500, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +20.7% over the past year, well clear of the South Australia average (5%).
Christie Downs has roughly 5,239 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Christie Downs scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 478 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Schools in Christie Downs
Schools serving Christie Downs: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Christie Downs's population at 5,239, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 46% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 58%
- Lone person
- 39%
- Owner occupied
- 50%
- Renter occupied
- 46%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.63% (median rent $550/wk against a $787,500 price tag). Units yield 10.33% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 46% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +20.7% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 3.63%
- On the $787,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- 10.33%
- On the $182,160 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: data.sa.gov.au · Oct 2026
- +20.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
679 offences recorded in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 478 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 27.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 8.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Christie Downs
- What is the median house price in Christie Downs?
- The median house price in Christie Downs, SA 5164 is $787,500 (The SA Government's quarterly suburb median from 32 house sales, the latest published quarter (updated October 2026)). The median unit price is $182,160. Annual growth is +20.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Christie Downs?
- A useful starting point is the Christie Downs median house price of $787,500 (units $182,160). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Christie Downs a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Christie Downs is 3.6%: the median weekly house rent is $550 (SA rental bond data, June 2026) against the median house price of $787,500 (SA Government, the latest published quarter, updated October 2026). The median house price rose 20.7% over 12 months on the same SA Government figures. Whether Christie Downs is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Christie Downs postcode?
- Christie Downs is in the 5164 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Christie Downs?
- Christie Downs is a suburb in the City of Onkaparinga area, SA 5164.
- What is the average rent in Christie Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $550, for units it's $362.
- 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?
- The population of Christie Downs is approximately 5,239 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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