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Christies Beach

SA 5165 • Greater Adelaide

5,962
Population (2021)
$33,332
Median Income
2.89 km²
Area
$325/wk
Median Rent
CoastalAffordableBeach LifestyleFamily-FriendlyGrowth Suburb

About Christies Beach

Christies Beach is a coastal suburb in Adelaide's southern suburbs, located approximately 30 kilometres south of the Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga. With a population of around 5,960, it stretches along a beautiful section of Gulf St Vincent beachfront. The suburb has a relaxed, beachy character and has undergone steady renewal in recent years while remaining more affordable than many coastal areas.

The Colonnades Shopping Centre in neighbouring Noarlunga provides major retail and services, while Christies Beach itself offers local shops, takeaways, and the popular Beach Road strip. The wide, sandy beach is the main attraction, ideal for swimming, fishing, and sunset walks. The suburb appeals to young families, first-home buyers, and retirees who enjoy the coastal lifestyle, with good schools and sporting facilities nearby.

Christies Beach falls under postcode 5165 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kaurna electorate.

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5165
Urban Area
Onkaparinga - North Coast
LGA / Council
Onkaparinga
Federal Electorate
Kingston
State Electorate
Kaurna
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.13°, 138.48°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
2.89 km²
Elevation
42m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Christie Downs
1 km
12 min
Noarlunga Centre
2 km
24 min
Christies Beach
0.8 km
10 min

Bus Services

  • 745, 746 — Colonnades Shopping Centre 5-10 min
  • 750 — Marion via Beach Road 30 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
48-55 min
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
30-35 min

🛣️ Direct train on Seaford Line to Adelaide station

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Beachfront area and Beach Road shops are walkable, but many parts of the suburb require a car for errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Beach Road Christies Beach 5165 SA
  • Woolworths
    Christies Beach Shopping Centre, 76 Beach Road Christies Beach 5165 SA

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$325
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,395
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.8%

59 state housing + 12 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,445
Census 2021
5,962
▲ 9.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$27,664
Income 2021
$33,332
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,216
Born Overseas 1,435

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 640
  • 2. Scotland 107
  • 3. New Zealand 94
  • 4. Philippines 46
  • 5. South Africa 44
  • 6. Germany 38
  • 7. Netherlands 32
  • 8. Ireland 26
  • 9. India 25
  • 10. Italy 25

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,919
Australian 2,060
Scottish 640
Irish 557
German 412
Australian Aboriginal 187
Italian 181
Dutch 132
Welsh 79
Filipino 71

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,931
Both parents born in Australia
1,818
Both parents born overseas
900
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.9%
Christianity
32.2%
Buddhism
0.8%
Islam
0.6%
Hinduism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
351 (5.9%)
5-14 years
600 (10.1%)
15-19 years
305 (5.1%)
20-24 years
391 (6.6%)
25-34 years
955 (16.0%)
35-44 years
759 (12.7%)
45-54 years
740 (12.4%)
55-64 years
725 (12.2%)
65-74 years
596 (10.0%)
75-84 years
356 (6.0%)
85+ years
183 (3.1%)

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