Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.3 km apart, on the same open data. Christies Beach scores higher on 7 of 10 measures.
| Christies Beach | O'Sullivan Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 74 | 73 |
| Safety | 8 | 44 |
| Wealth | 11 | 6 |
| Value | 2 | 1 |
| Parks | 94 | 92 |
| Cafés | 88 | 28 |
| Transit | 28 | 17 |
| Green space | 71 | 75 |
| Active & healthy | 72 | 66 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 63 | 63 |
| Median rent | $325/wk | $300/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $1,055,000 | $820,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 28 | 9 |
| Population | 5,962 | 1,844 |
| Full profile | Christies Beach 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.
O'Sullivan Beach scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
O'Sullivan Beach has the lower median house price of the two ($820,000 vs $1,055,000).
Christies Beach scores higher on 7 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Christies Beach or O'Sullivan Beach.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →