Christie Downs vs Lonsdale
The verdict
Christie Downs rates higher for liveability (75 vs 51). Lonsdale rates higher for education (45 vs 35). Lonsdale has a shorter estimated CBD commute (52 vs 57 min).
Scores
Christie DownsLonsdale
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 61 |
| Transport | 89 | 85 |
| Education | 35 | 45 |
| Liveability | 75 | 51 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,239 | 23 |
| Median age | 41 | 48 |
| Median household income (wk) | $889 | $725 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.6% | 25.0% |
| Born in Australia | 69.2% | 60.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 1.6 |
Growth: Christie Downs Moderate Growth · Lonsdale —
Property
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $711K | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.5% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $470 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 878 | Data not available |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 363 | 47,826 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,151 | 613,044 |
Lonsdale is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 0 |
| Government | 4 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Christie Downs · Lonsdale
Transport
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 85 |
| Train stations | 1 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 21 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 52 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 320 m |
Liveability
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 22 | 3 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 36 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 1.6 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 22.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.5 km | 19.2 km |
Population & growth
| Christie Downs | Lonsdale | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,239 | 23 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,306 | 23 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,989 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 0.00% |
Common questions
Which has better public transport, Christie Downs or Lonsdale?
Christie Downs has the higher transport score (Christie Downs 89/100 vs Lonsdale 85/100).
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