Christies Beach, SA 5165 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Christies Beach is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5165, home to 5,962 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 26 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,962
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,194 /week
- Median personal income
- $641 /week
- Median family income
- $1,480 /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
- $325 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,395
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Christies Beach Primary School
- Port Noarlunga Primary School
- St John the Apostle Catholic School
- O'Sullivan Beach Primary School
- Southern Montessori School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 21 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 72 bus stops
- Stop 69 Roy Tce - East side
- Stop 68C Roy Tce - East side
- Stop 69 Roy Tce - West side
- Stop 68C Roy Tce - West side
- Noarlunga Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 9 cafés
- 19 restaurants
- 4 pubs and bars
- 58 parks and reserves
- 4 gyms and fitness centres
- 6 supermarkets
- 12 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, 21.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.6% of the 3,589 resolvable premises in Christies Beach. 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: 34.4%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 632 across postcode 5165 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 282 theft, 129 property damage, 104 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Christies Beach?
Christies Beach (SA 5165) had 5,962 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Christies Beach?
The median advertised rent in Christies Beach is $325/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Christies Beach?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Christies Beach covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Christies Beach Primary School (0.4 km), Port Noarlunga Primary School (0.7 km), St John the Apostle Catholic School (0.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Christies Beach?
Christies Beach is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Christies Beach?
Across postcode 5165, 632 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (282), property damage (129), violent (104). 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 Christies Beach?
In Christies Beach, 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 (21.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Christies Beach?
73 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Christies Beach centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 21 bus 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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