Christie Downs vs O'Sullivan Beach, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.2/100 | 49.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 55.4/100 | 73.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 131.5 / 1k | 59.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 36 | 16 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 51.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 175 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 72 | 60 |
| Population | 5,239 | 1,844 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesChristie Downs
- Best for familiesChristie Downs
- Best for beach lifestyleO'Sullivan Beach
- Best for best valueO'Sullivan Beach
- Best for best schoolsChristie Downs
Comparison summary
Christie Downs and O'Sullivan Beach offer different strengths across official suburb data. Christie Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Christie Downs; Housing (desirability) favours O'Sullivan Beach; Crime rate favours O'Sullivan Beach. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Christie Downs, Families → Christie Downs, Beach lifestyle → O'Sullivan Beach, Best value → O'Sullivan Beach.