Christie Downs SA

Postcode 5164 · Onkaparinga LGA

Christie Downs is a mid-sized suburb in South Australia within the Onkaparinga local government area (postcode 5164). With a population of 5,239, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 41. Households earn a median income of $46K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are community & personal service, technicians & trades, labourers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Christie Downs is $716,000, having surged 13.7% over the past year. Units have a median price of $491,000 (+47.7% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $429. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,148.

Christie Downs is served by 4 schools, including 2 primary, 1 secondary, 1 special. The average ICSEA score is 933, which is below the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 1 rail station, 33 bus stops. The crime rate in the Onkaparinga LGA is higher than average at 13,151 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Christie Downs offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($716K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 15.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +13.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$716K/$950K Near Median
Affordability15.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+13.7% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$49,968
Mean Income$53,525
Earners4,844
YoY Change+6.8%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$716K
13.7% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$491K
47.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
5,239
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age41
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$889
Personal Income /wk$493
Mortgage /mth$1,148
CRIME (Onkaparinga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)13,151
Total Incidents689
TRANSPORT
Rail Stations1
Bus Stops33
Christie Downs Railway Station
SCHOOLS (4)
Avg ICSEA933
Total Students1,202
Government3
Catholic1
Christies Beach High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 905
Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 925
FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 952
Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 949
Data: 2025-Q4