Christies Beach vs Noarlunga Downs
Noarlunga Downs (median $840,000) is roughly 20% cheaper to buy into than Christies Beach ($1,055,000).
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| Measure | Christies Beach | Noarlunga Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,055,000 | $840,000 |
| Median unit | $221,040 | $216,000 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +16.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | $585/wk |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 61.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 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 | 5,962 | 4,031 |
| Median age | 39 | 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
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 (953).
- For buyers
- Noarlunga Downs is the lower entry point at $840,000 median, 20% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Noarlunga Downs offers the higher gross rental yield (3.62% vs 2.96%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Noarlunga Downs edges out on average school ICSEA (954 vs 953).
Christies Beach vs Noarlunga Downs: common questions
Is Christies Beach or Noarlunga Downs cheaper to buy in?
Noarlunga Downs has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 20% below Christies Beach ($1,055,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Christies Beach 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. 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 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Christies Beach or Noarlunga Downs?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.62% in Noarlunga 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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