Average rent in Christie Downs, SA2026

Christie Downs is part of the Onkaparinga council area and sits 26km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 9,475 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $250/week, which is below the South Australia median of $283/week. About 40% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

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ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
9,475

ABS 2021

Median age
40
Distance to Adelaide
26 km
Households renting
40%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
3%
Born overseas
20%
Top occupation
Community and Personal Service Workers
LGA
Onkaparinga

Renting in Christie Downs

Christie Downs sits below the South Australia median, with the typical renter paying $250/week — 12% less than the state-wide $283/week baseline (ABS Census 2021). The suburb skews owner-occupied: 55% own outright or with a mortgage, and only 40% rent. Housing stock is dominated by separate houses (81%), with limited high-density development. Population sits at 9,475, the median age is 40, and the most common occupation is Community and Personal Service Workers. 20% of residents were born overseas. Christie Downs is 26km from Adelaide, often putting it outside the inner-ring rent pressure zone — though state-level rent indices show the 2021 baseline is now meaningfully out of date. Your reported figure above gives the live read; the Census number anchors the historical baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Christie Downs?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Christie Downs, SA was $250. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Christie Downs rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Christie Downs sat at $250 — 12% below the state average. The suburb is 26km from Adelaide, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (81% separate houses, 3% flats here).
Which suburbs near Christie Downs have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Christie Downs's $250/week (ABS 2021): Smithfield - Elizabeth North, Murray Bridge, Port Lincoln. On the higher end, you've got Elizabeth East, Barossa - Angaston, Light. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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