SA · Onkaparinga Council
Christies Beach, SA, 5165
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Christies Beach is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 5,962 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 632 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+7%), roughly 106.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $530, houses $610), median house prices near $923,500 (up 16% recently), 3 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, many local shops, services and recreation venues, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 5,962
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,194
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 244 of 2,789
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,395
- Employment rate
- 53.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 271 / 486 / 68
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $530
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $610
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 60
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $923,500
- Median price change
- +16.5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 632
- Against the person
- 104
- Against property
- 528
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 106
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 57 residents
- State safety percentile
- 86.1th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 69
- Increase (daily rate)
- +6.7%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental109
- Other Theft92
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury61
- Theft From Motor Vehicle49
- Theft From Shop150
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (1 schools, 2 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 955
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 889
- Christies North Kindergarten27 Shepherd RoadPreschools
- St John The Apostle Parish SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1021
- Taikurrendi Children and Family Centre8 Price StreetIntegrated Centres
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 65 Dyson Rd - West side
- Stop 66 Beach Rd - South side
- Stop 66 Dyson Rd - West side
- Stop 66A Dyson Rd - West side
- Stop 67 Beach Rd - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
603 planning-related records
2026· 40 proposals
June 2026
- Flat roof verandah24A FENTON AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 2 and removal of one (1) regulated tree & one (1) significant tree29 CARMICHAEL RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodation22 PENZANCE AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Carport65 MARNIE AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Two two storey semi-detached double storey dwellings and retaining walls and fencing (Max height 2.6m)9 GILBERT RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Change of land use from office space to indoor recreation facility /art studio/wellbeing space88 BEACH RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached DwellingLOT 103 KENNEY ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 1 15 ESPLANADE CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- 5 (Five) X two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining wall and fencing30 DEEMSTER AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Four two storey group dwellings and community title land division, 4 allotments from 110 KERRY ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Single Storey Detached Dwelling23 CASTLE RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Upper-level dwelling addition associated with balcony71 ESPLANADE CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- In-ground swimming pool and associated safety barrier8 OLDFIELD AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Building alterations6 SYDNEY CR CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
May 2026
- Community title land division – 12 allotments from 1 in accordance with DA 2200683213 HUNT CR CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Groups dwellings (x 5)23 FERRIS ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier18 DAVIS AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 66 HYDE PL CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building containing seven (7) dwellings with associated retaining walls and fences59 DAVIS AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Single Storey detached Dwelling and associated retaining walls with a maximum height of 700mm17A CASTLE RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Verandah22 CARMICHAEL RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Above ground spa pool with associated safety features.27A CLOVELLY AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Five 2 Storey Dwellings in a Terrace Arrangement, Retaining Walls and Fencing5 HYDE PL CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling, fences and retaining wall25A CLOVELLY AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Outbuilding (shed)53 ACKLAND AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Community title land division - 2 allotments into 833 FERRIS ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165;35 FERRIS ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Torrens title land division - 1 allotment into 582 GRUNDY TCE CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Two storey residential group dwelling comprising five (5) dwellings (affordable house scheme)2 LYNTON AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Construct two (2) storey residential flat building, retaining wall and fencing.4 NICOLE ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Community Title Land Division 1 allotment into 524 FOX AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Community Title Division 1 into 5 allotments (built form approval 25029903)6 TREVOR ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- a single storey detached dwelling92 FENTON AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
April 2026
- Dwelling addition (add ensuite to bedroom)10 DAVID ST CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Torrens title Land Division- 1 allotment into 2UNIT 1-2 51 ESPLANADE CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Residential flat building consisting of four, two-storey dwellings and removal of three regulated trees, one of which is significant.58 WOOTOONA AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall and fence of combined maximum height 2.75mLOT 6322 MORROW RD CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 into 272 MARNIE AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Two storey residential flat building comprising five (5) two bedroom dwellings for the purposes of affordable housing50 GRUNDY TCE CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
- Install a fibreglass pool and safety features24 FLETCHER DR CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising four dwellings80 DAVIS AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
106 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Commonwealth Bank ATMATM
- Delicia Acai + Protein BarBar
- Bbq (2)
- Bench (15)
- South Coast CyclesBicycle
Unit 3 125 Beach Road
- Southcoast CyclesBicycle
- Bicycle Parking (2)
- Stop 65 Dyson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 65A Galloway Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 66 Beach Road - North sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 19
- Parks (OSM)
- 19
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 48.4/100
- National rank
- 1930th in Australia
- State rank
- 168th in SA
- Peer rank
- #30 among Metro Adelaide · Emerging suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #126 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime109
- Other Theftcrime92
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime61
- Theft From Motor Vehiclecrime49
- Theft From Shopcrime150
- 5 (Five) X two-storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining wall and fencingplanning30 DEEMSTER AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Lodged 12 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Above ground spa pool with associated safety features.planning27A CLOVELLY AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Lodged 21 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Ancillary Accommodationplanning22 PENZANCE AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Lodged 25 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Building alterationsplanning6 SYDNEY CR CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Lodged 01 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning65 MARNIE AV CHRISTIES BEACH SA 5165Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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