Christies Beach vs O'Sullivan Beach
O'Sullivan Beach (median $820,000) is roughly 22% cheaper to buy into than Christies Beach ($1,055,000).
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Christies Beach and O'Sullivan Beach side by side
| Measure | Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,055,000 | $820,000 |
| Median unit | $221,040 | $190,080 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +13.4% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $600/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $500/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 43.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 953 | 961 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 42 | 8 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 55 |
| Population | 5,962 | 1,844 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 506 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.9°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 (42/100 vs 8/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving O'Sullivan Beach (961) sits above Christies Beach (953). O'Sullivan Beach skews owner-occupied (68%), Christies Beach runs more rental-dense (54% owner).
- For buyers
- O'Sullivan Beach is the lower entry point at $820,000 median, 22% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- O'Sullivan Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (961 vs 953).
Christies Beach vs O'Sullivan Beach: common questions
Is Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach cheaper to buy in?
O'Sullivan Beach has the lower median house price at $820,000, roughly 22% 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 O'Sullivan Beach have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), O'Sullivan Beach scores 961 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 O'Sullivan Beach?
Christies Beach scores 42/100 on walkability vs 8/100. 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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