Christies Beach
SA 5165 · Onkaparinga
5,962 (2021) → 6,245 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Christies Beach is a suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5165, about 26km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $853K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 70/100, and is right by the coast. Christies Beach has an overall score of 62/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 57/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (10.73%), Scotland (1.79%), New Zealand (1.58%), Philippines (0.77%), South Africa (0.74%)
Top languages: Italian (0.52%), Portuguese (0.47%), Mandarin (0.42%), Afrikaans (0.39%), Tagalog (0.39%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 987 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St John the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1022
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 891
Nearby (within 10km)
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · Catholic · 1kmICSEA 941
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 1000
- O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 941
- Southern Montessori SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.1kmICSEA 1094
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 1.3km
- Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 891
- Christies Beach High School and Southern Vocational CollegeSecondary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 910
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government · 1.8km
- SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent · 1.8km
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1025
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 926
- Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 959
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Decent access
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Christies Beach
Is Christies Beach safe?
Christies Beach has a residential safety score of 57/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 10,601 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Christies Beach?
In Christies Beach, the median house price is $853K. Median weekly house rent is $610.
How far is Christies Beach from Adelaide CBD?
Christies Beach is about 25.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 89 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Christies Beach?
Christies Beach has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 957 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Christies Beach?
Christies Beach has a transport score of 70/100 and 30 bus stops.