Christies Beach vs O'Sullivan Beach
The verdict
O'Sullivan Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $853K in Christies Beach. Christies Beach rates higher for liveability (70 vs 62). O'Sullivan Beach has a shorter estimated CBD commute (85 vs 89 min). On the separate residential safety score, O'Sullivan Beach rates higher (98 vs 57/100 in Christies Beach).
Scores
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 56 |
| Transport | 70 | 64 |
| Education | 44 | 38 |
| Liveability | 70 | 62 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,962 | 1,844 |
| Median age | 39 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,194 | $1,072 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 25.9% | 18.2% |
| Born in Australia | 70.7% | 75.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Christies Beach — · O'Sullivan Beach —
Property
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $853K | $778K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 16.5% | 9.7% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $610 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.4% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 57 | 98 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 335 | 108 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 201 | 108 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,601 | 5,965 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 2 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | 957 | 1,018 |
See the full school list on each profile: Christies Beach · O'Sullivan Beach
Transport
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 70 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 30 | 16 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 89 | 85 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.4 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Christies Beach | 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 | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 11 | 1 |
| Parks | 18 | 12 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | 41 | 20 |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 780 m | 750 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 25.5 km | 24.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 8.7 km | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 22.6 km | 21.3 km |
Population & growth
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 5,962 | 1,844 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,245 | 1,931 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.16% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has the higher residential safety score (Christies Beach 57/100 vs O'Sullivan Beach 98/100).
Which is more affordable, Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach is more affordable, with a median house price of $778K versus $853K.
Which has better schools, Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach?
O'Sullivan Beach has a higher average school ICSEA (Christies Beach 957 vs O'Sullivan Beach 1018; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach?
Christies Beach has the higher transport score (Christies Beach 70/100 vs O'Sullivan Beach 64/100).
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