Christie Downs vs Christies Beach
Christie Downs (median $787,500) is roughly 25% cheaper to buy into than Christies Beach ($1,055,000).
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Christie Downs and Christies Beach side by side
| Measure | Christie Downs | Christies Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $787,500 | $1,055,000 |
| Median unit | $182,160 | $221,040 |
| House price change, 12 months | +20.7% | – |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $550/wk | $600/wk |
| Unit rent | $362/wk | $500/wk |
| Owner occupied | 50.0% | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% | 43.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 953 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 42 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 5,239 | 5,962 |
| Median age | 41 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Christies Beach scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 42/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- Christie Downs is the lower entry point at $787,500 median, 25% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Christie Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (3.63% vs 2.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
Christie Downs vs Christies Beach: common questions
Is Christie Downs or Christies Beach cheaper to buy in?
Christie Downs has the lower median house price at $787,500, roughly 25% below Christies Beach ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Christie Downs or Christies Beach?
Christies Beach scores 42/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Christie Downs or Christies Beach?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.63% in Christie Downs vs 2.96% in Christies Beach. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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