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SA · Onkaparinga Council

Christie Downs, SA, 5164

Current weather

12.7°CThunderstorm

75% humidity · 37.2 km/h wind · 13.6° / 12.1° today · 26 mm rain

Desirability index

15.6/100

#281 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Christie Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 5,239 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 689 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 131.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $380, houses $560), median house prices near $771,000 (up 18% recently), 9 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
5,239
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$889
Dwelling vacancy
8.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
195 of 2,327
Median monthly mortgage
$1,148
Employment rate
38%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
195 / 473 / 25

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$380
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$560
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$540
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
50
Median house price (Q1 2026)
$771,000
Median price change
+17.5%

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
689
Against the person
250
Against property
439
Rate per 1,000 residents
131.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 21 residents
State safety percentile
90.2th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
140
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Common Assault57
  • Other Property Damage And Environmental175
  • Other Theft72
  • Sct - Residence46
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury121

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
9 (7 schools, 2 preschools)
Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
937
  • Bowden Brompton CS Beach Campus181 Beach RoadPrimary/Secondary Combined
  • Christie Downs Kindergarten14 Charles StreetPreschools
  • Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 925
  • Christies Beach High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 905
  • Disability Unit Christie Downs Primary SchoolElizabeth RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • Disability Unit Christies Beach185 Beach RoadSpecialist Facilities
  • FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSpecial · ICSEA 952
  • Lonsdale Heights Preschool25 Sunningdale DrivePreschools
  • Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 949
  • Southern Learning Centre175 Beach RoadSupport Services

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

36 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Christie Downs Railway Station
  • Stop 62 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 63 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 64 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 65 Flaxmill Rd - North side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

310 planning-related records

2026· 71 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Outbuilding
    1 ANSELM ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Community title land division - 1 allotment into 5
    7 HOLMAN RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Three detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement and retaining walls and fencing (maximum height of 2.2 metres)
    8 CLAUDIA ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Construction of domestic outbuilding & verandah
    5 KEVIN ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Community title land division (1 into 4) as per the built form DA 25022033
    41 CECILIA RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Outbuilding- Garage (Retrospective)
    17 COPERNICUS RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Construction of 3 x single storey dwellings (3 bedrooms each) for the purpose of terrace arrangement with associated fence and walls.
    25 RADCLIFFE GR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls
    28 BRENDAN ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining walls
    28 BRENDAN ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Five (5) Single Storey Dwellings as affordable housing
    2 OSMUND CR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    24A BARNABAS CR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Verandah
    15 RADCLIFFE GR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • x3 Single Storey Detached Dwellings
    15 ANDREW ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Construction of five, two-storey row dwellings, an ancillary carport (Dwelling 5) and retrospective approval for the removal of the regulated Washingtonia robusta (Cotton Palm) – Affordable Housing
    20 MARILYN AV CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Community title land division (one into four), including common property, as per built form DA 25019402 and variation DA 26002147
    3 ANTONY ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Four, two storey terrace dwellings (affordable housing) and removal of a significant tree
    61 COPERNICUS RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Three (3) double storey dwellings, fences , retaining walls and removal of 2 regulated trees
    24 FINIAN RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    6 BEDE ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Five (5) two storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement (with four to be used for affordable housing), retaining walls and fencing
    8 DAVID CR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • 4 Two-storey Detached Dwellings
    42 COPERNICUS RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Removal of (1) Regulated tree
    28 SUNNINGDALE DR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling
    LOT 742 JULIAN ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Community title land division - 1 allotment into 6
    91 ELIZABETH RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Internal alterations to existing building
    11 JEROME ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Verandah
    8 GERARD ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Three single storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    12 ELIZABETH RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Four two storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement
    20 ELIZABETH RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Single Storey detached dwelling with single garage
    LOT 741 JULIAN ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Verandah
    6 COLUMBA ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • Community title land division – 5 allotments from 1 in association with 26011877
    11 VALERIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164;3 OWEN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Community title land division – 5 allotments from 1 in association with Allotment 501 in D141261 in DA 26011877
    11 VALERIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164;3 OWEN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Land division - boundary realignment
    11 VALERIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164;3 OWEN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Ancillary accommodation
    14 JASON ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Carport
    13 DAMIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Verandah & deck
    29 MORTON RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Land Division - 1 into 5
    16 OLIVER ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Land Division creating 1 into 2 allotments (Torrens title)
    10 EUSTACE CR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Garage) with attached garden shed
    45 CECILIA RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
  • Single Storey Detached Dwelling with associated fence and retaining walls
    54 HASELDENE DR CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Decision Made
  • Two single-storey dwellings and associated fencing/retaining walls, to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing Trust
    5 MARILYN AV CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Under Assessment
2025· 70 proposals

70 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2024· 58 proposals

58 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 36 proposals

36 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 38 proposals

38 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

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Amenities

54 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bbq
  • Bench
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Stop 61 Flaxmill Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 61 Flaxmill Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 61A Flaxmill Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 61A Flaxmill Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 62 Flaxmill Road - North sideBus stop
  • Stop 62 Flaxmill Road - South sideBus stop
  • Stop 63 Elizabeth Road - North sideBus stop

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
1/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Childcare

1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap

  • kindergartenkindergarten

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
22
Parks (OSM)
22

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
15.6/100
Cohort rank
#281 among Metro Adelaide suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
  • 4 Two-storey Detached Dwellingsplanning42 COPERNICUS RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 22 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Ancillary accommodationplanning14 JASON ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 23 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning13 DAMIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 22 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community title land division (1 into 4) as per the built form DA 25022033planning41 CECILIA RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Community title land division (one into four), including common property, as per built form DA 25019402 and variation DA 26002147planning3 ANTONY ST CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 28 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community title land division - 1 allotment into 5planning7 HOLMAN RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Community title land division - 1 allotment into 6planning91 ELIZABETH RD CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 20 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community title land division – 5 allotments from 1 in association with 26011877planning11 VALERIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164;3 OWEN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • Community title land division – 5 allotments from 1 in association with Allotment 501 in D141261 in DA 26011877planning11 VALERIAN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164;3 OWEN CT CHRISTIE DOWNS SA 5164Lodged 24 Apr 2026 · Decision Made

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