Christie Downs vs O'Sullivan Beach
The verdict
Christie Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $711K versus $778K in O'Sullivan Beach. Christie Downs rates higher for transport (89 vs 64). O'Sullivan Beach is closer to the coast (750 m vs 2.4 km). On the separate residential safety score, O'Sullivan Beach rates higher (98 vs 11/100 in Christie Downs).
Scores
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 56 |
| Transport | 89 | 64 |
| Education | 35 | 38 |
| Liveability | 75 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,239 | 1,844 |
| Median age | 41 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $889 | $1,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 14.6% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 69.2% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Christie Downs Moderate Growth · O'Sullivan Beach —
Property
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $711K | $778K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 17.5% | 9.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.8% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 11 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 878 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 363 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 13,151 | 5,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 6 | 2 |
| Government | 4 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 925 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Christie Downs · O'Sullivan Beach
Transport
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 89 | 64 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 33 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 57 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 100 m | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 22 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 36 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.4 km | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 24.3 km | 24.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 9.6 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 21.5 km | 21.3 km |
Population & growth
| Christie Downs | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,239 | 1,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 5,306 | 1,931 |
| Projected 2041 | 5,989 | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.32% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has the higher residential safety score (Christie Downs 11/100 vs O'Sullivan Beach 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?
Christie Downs is more affordable, with a median house price of $711K versus $778K.
Which has better schools, Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Christie Downs 925 vs O'Sullivan Beach 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?
Christie Downs has the higher transport score (Christie Downs 89/100 vs O'Sullivan Beach 64/100).
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