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South Australia · Postcode 5165
Christies Beach postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 25 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Christies Beach 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 Christies Beach ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Christies Beach vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Christies Beach | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,194 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $325 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,395 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 39 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% +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 5165 covers Christies Beach, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 25 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, Christies Beach has a population of 5,962 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,194, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 198 (3.3% of residents).
Housing in Christies Beach includes a median weekly rent of $325, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,395, with 2,545 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Rental properties account for 44.4% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Christies Beach scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Christies Beach include St John The Apostle Parish School and Christies Beach Primary School.
Christies Beach is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Christies Beach details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5165 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 5,962 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,194/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $641/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $325 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,395 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 2.9 km² |
| Population Density | 2080/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,545 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 198 (3.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1335313 |
| Longitude | 138.476227 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 25 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 | 951 (16.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 696 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,714 (28.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,465 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 1,135 (19.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 680 (11.4%) |
| Asthma | 658 (11.0%) |
| Diabetes | 346 (5.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 285 (4.8%) |
| Cancer | 209 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 176 (3.0%) |
| Dementia | 83 (1.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 237 (9.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,108 (44.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 827 (32.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 346 (13.7%) |
Schools in Christies Beach
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Christies Beach. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Christies Beach
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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.