Christie Downs at a glance
Median house
$771,000
+17.5% year on year
Median unit
$182,160
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
5,239
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Christie Downs.
The postcode for Christie Downs is 5164 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Christie Downs is $771,000.
Christie Downs (5164) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $771,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved +17.5% 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.
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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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
5,239
Median age
41
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $771,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $182,160, roughly 76% below the house median. The last 12 months delivered strong growth (+17.5%) — well clear of the long-run average for the state.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $154,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +17.5%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
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 July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$560/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
46%
At a deeper level
$771,000
+17.5% annual growth
$182,160
5,239
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.78% (median rent $560/wk against a $771,000 price tag). Units yield 10.85% 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 +17.5% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.78%
Based on $771,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.85%
Based on $182,160 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026+17.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 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 · July 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
506
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
- Where is Christie Downs?
- Christie Downs is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5164. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- What is the average rent in Christie Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $560, for units it's $380.
- 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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