Christies Beach North vs Noarlunga Downs
Noarlunga Downs scores higher on walkability (42/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Noarlunga Downs (954) sits above Christies Beach North (953).
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Christies Beach North and Noarlunga Downs side by side
| Measure | Christies Beach North | Noarlunga Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $840,000 |
| Median unit | – | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +16.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 32.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 954 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,031 |
| Median age | – | 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
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Noarlunga Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 953).
Christies Beach North vs Noarlunga Downs: common questions
Does Christies Beach North or Noarlunga Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Noarlunga Downs scores 954 vs 953 in Christies Beach North. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Christies Beach North or Noarlunga Downs?
Noarlunga Downs scores 52/100 on walkability vs 42/100. 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.
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