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South Australia · Postcode 5164
Christie Downs postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 24 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Christie Downs at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Christie Downs ranks: household income sits in the bottom 25% of SA suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Christie Downs vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Christie Downs | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $889 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,148 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 41 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 11.8% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5164 covers Christie Downs, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 24 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Christie Downs has a population of 5,239 with a median age of 41. The median weekly household income is $889, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 11.8%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 296 (5.6% of residents).
Housing in Christie Downs includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,148, with 2,130 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 47.9% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Christie Downs scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Christie Downs area, including Christies Beach High School, Christie Downs Primary School, FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement and others.
Christie Downs is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Christie Downs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5164 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,239 |
| Median Age | 41 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $889/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $493/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,148 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 3.2 km² |
| Population Density | 1641/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,130 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 296 (5.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 11.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1281692 |
| Longitude | 138.496221 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 24 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
| State Electorate | Reynell |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 902 (17.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 611 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,351 (25.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,221 (23.3%) |
| 65+ years | 1,148 (21.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 733 (14.0%) |
| Asthma | 684 (13.1%) |
| Diabetes | 420 (8.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 312 (6.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 221 (4.2%) |
| Cancer | 191 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 31 (0.6%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 350 (16.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 921 (44.4%) |
| 2 vehicles | 561 (27.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 240 (11.6%) |
Schools in Christie Downs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Christie Downs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Christie Downs
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.