Christie Downs

SA 5164 · Southern Adelaide

Established Adelaide suburb with schools, parks & local shopping.

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Overall Livability
6.6 /10
Good
$788k
Median House
$250/wk
Weekly Rent
5,239
Population
+20.7%
1yr Growth

Postcode — Christie Downs, SA

5164

The postcode for Christie Downs is 5164. Christie Downs is a suburb in Southern Adelaide, SA, Australia, with a population of 5,239 residents. See all suburbs in postcode 5164

About Christie Downs

Established Adelaide suburb with schools, parks & local shopping.

Christie Downs is an established suburban favourite in Adelaide, known for quality schools, local retail strips, parklands and reliable transport connections.

family-friendly schools parks suburban community shopping transport

Great for

  • Public Transport
  • Lifestyle & Dining
  • Affordability
  • Nightlife

Consider if important

  • Parks & Green Space
Popular with Students · Singles · Professionals · Families with Kids

Livability

How Christie Downs scores across the categories that matter most.

6.6 /10
Good overall
Safety
5.5
Schools
6.4
Public Transport
8.4
Lifestyle & Dining
9.0
Affordability
8.0
Community
5.0
Infrastructure
6.0
Parks & Green Space
4.0
Nightlife
10.0

Livability scores are SuburbReviews' own 0–10 estimates derived from a mix of public data and community input — a guide, not an official rating.

Local Facilities

12
parks
15
cafes
20
restaurants
5
bars
5
schools

Property Market

$788k
Median House
$258k
Median Unit
$250/wk
Median Rent
+20.7%
1 Year Growth
+125.6%
5 Year Growth

Median house prices & growth from the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Metropolitan Median House Sales, data.sa.gov.au, CC BY 4.0). Quarterly medians reflect recorded house sales and may lag the current market.

Safety in Christie Downs

5.5/10 · Fair
5.5/10
Safety Score
45 /1k
Crime rate per 1,000 residents
stable
Crime trend

Demographics

Population 5,239
Median Age 41 years
Families 58.3%
Owner Occupiers 50.1%
Renters 46%

Best Suited For

Families with Kids
6
Professionals
7
Retirees
6
Singles
8
Students
8

Population, median age, weekly rent, tenure and family figures from the ABS Census of Population and Housing, 2021.

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Schools in Christie Downs

4 nearby

School details (ICSEA, enrolments, sector) from ACARA — School Profile & School Location 2025. ICSEA is a measure of socio-educational advantage; the star rating shown is derived from the ICSEA percentile.

Getting around Christie Downs

8.4/10 transport score
1 train stop 33 bus/coach stops

34 stops in Christie Downs

Train 1
  • Christie Downs Railway Station
Bus 33
  • Stop 61 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 61 Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 61A Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 61A Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 62 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 62 Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 63 Elizabeth Rd - North side
  • Stop 63 Elizabeth Rd - South side
  • Stop 63 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 63 Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 63 Peregrine Cres - East side
  • Stop 63 Peregrine Cres - West side
  • Stop 63A Elizabeth Rd - North side
  • Stop 63A Elizabeth Rd - South side
  • Stop 63A Peregrine Cres - East side
  • Stop 63A Peregrine Cres - West side
  • Stop 63B Peregrine Cres - North West side
  • Stop 63B Peregrine Cres - South East side
  • Stop 63C Elizabeth Rd - North side
  • Stop 63C Elizabeth Rd - South side
  • Stop 63D Elizabeth Rd - North side
  • Stop 63D Elizabeth Rd - South side
  • Stop 64 Beach Rd - North side
  • Stop 64 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 64 Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 64 Morton Rd - East side
  • Stop 64 Morton Rd - West side
  • Stop 65 Beach Rd - North side
  • Stop 65 Dyson Rd - East side
  • Stop 65 Flaxmill Rd - North side
  • Stop 65 Flaxmill Rd - South side
  • Stop 66 Dyson Rd - East side
  • Stop 66A Dyson Rd - East side

Public transport data from Adelaide Metro via data.sa.gov.au (South Australian Government open data). Modes are inferred from stop names, so some Glenelg tram-line stops may appear as bus. Stops are matched to this suburb using ABS 2021 suburb (SAL) boundaries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the postcode for Christie Downs?

Christie Downs is in postcode 5164, in SA, Australia.

Where is Christie Downs?

Christie Downs is a suburb in SA, within the Southern Adelaide local government area, Australia.

Is Christie Downs a good place to live?

Christie Downs has an overall livability score of 6.6 out of 10 on SuburbReviews, based on safety, schools, transport, lifestyle and affordability. See the full breakdown and resident reviews on this page.