Christie Downs
SA 5164 • Greater Adelaide
About Christie Downs
Christie Downs is an established residential suburb in Adelaide's southern corridor, located approximately 30 kilometres south of the CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. The suburb covers around 3.2 square kilometres and is home to a population of approximately 5,239 residents, with a median age of 41. Household incomes sit below the metropolitan average, reflecting a working-class community character typical of this part of the Onkaparinga region.
Christie Downs was developed primarily in the 1970s and 1980s as part of the broader expansion of Adelaide's southern suburbs, and today offers affordable detached housing on generous blocks. Nearby Noarlunga Centre provides a major regional shopping hub, while schools, parks, and community facilities are well distributed throughout the area. Public transport connects residents to the Noarlunga Centre interchange and into the Adelaide CBD via the Seaford rail line.
Christie Downs falls under postcode 5164 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Reynell electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Elizabeth Road
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Morton Road
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25 Sunningdale Drive
Housing 2021 Census
393 state housing + 110 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 406
- 2. New Zealand 49
- 3. Scotland 41
- 4. Philippines 38
- 5. Netherlands 37
- 6. Germany 36
- 7. India 34
- 8. Poland 19
- 9. China 15
- 10. Iran 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)