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Christie Downs vs O'Sullivan Beach

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.1 km apart, on the same open data. Christie Downs scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

Christie DownsO'Sullivan Beach
Active5273
Safety644
Wealth26
Value11
Parks9692
Cafés2828
Transit3517
Green space8975
Active & healthy6166
Schools nearby (OSM)7663
Median rent$250/wk $300/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$787,500$820,000
House sales this quarter329
Population5,2391,844
Full profile Christie Downs in full O'Sullivan Beach in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is Christie Downs safer than O'Sullivan Beach?

O'Sullivan Beach scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?

Christie Downs has the lower median house price of the two ($787,500 vs $820,000).

Should I live in Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach?

Christie Downs scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Christie Downs or O'Sullivan Beach.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →