Christie Downs, SA 5164 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Christie Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5164, home to 5,239 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 24 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,239
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $889 /week
- Median personal income
- $493 /week
- Median family income
- $1,181 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,148
- Rent share of household income
- 28%
Schools
- Lonsdale Heights Primary School
- Christie Downs Primary School
- Christies Beach HS & Southern Vocational College
- Bowden Brompton CS Beach Campus
- Calvary Lutheran Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 68 bus stops
- Stop 61A Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Stop 61A Flaxmill Rd - South side
- Stop 62 Flaxmill Rd - South side
- Stop 62 Flaxmill Rd - North side
- Christie Downs Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 76 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 8 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 19.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 70.1% of the 2,765 resolvable premises in Christie Downs. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 29.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 70.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 689 across postcode 5164 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 250 violent offences, 216 property damage, 103 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Christie Downs?
Christie Downs (SA 5164) had 5,239 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Christie Downs?
The median advertised rent in Christie Downs is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Christie Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Christie Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Lonsdale Heights Primary School (0.1 km), Christie Downs Primary School (1 km), Christies Beach HS & Southern Vocational College (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Christie Downs?
Christie Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (70.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Christie Downs?
Across postcode 5164, 689 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (250), property damage (216), theft (103). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Christie Downs?
In Christie Downs, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (19.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Christie Downs?
70 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Christie Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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