Overall score
Christie Downs
37.6/100
Hackham
38.3/100
Christie Downs vs Hackham, SA Suburb Comparison
Christie Downs for retirees and families; Hackham for value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Christie DownsHackham
Crime rate
Christie Downs
129.9 / 1k
Hackham
38.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Christie Downs
179
Hackham
96
Population
Christie Downs
5,239
Hackham
4,491
Metric leadChristie Downs 5Hackham 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesChristie Downs
- Best for familiesChristie Downs
- Best for investmentChristie Downs
- Best for best valueHackham
- Best for best schoolsChristie Downs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Christie Downs | Hackham |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 37.6/100 | 38.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.7/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 129.9 / 1k | 38.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 21 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 75.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 179 | 96 |
| Planning activity | 117 | 37 |
| Green cover | 11.1% | 3.2% |
| Population | 5,239 | 4,491 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Christie Downs is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap, while Hackham is an energetic metro mid-sized suburb where cafés and local life overlap.
On the data, Christie Downs is stronger for schools and education options, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities; Hackham answers with housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability. On housing, Christie Downs sits in a affordable band, compared with a expensive feel in Hackham.
Families and households prioritising schools may find Christie Downs the better fit, while retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers are more likely to prefer Hackham.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.