Average rent in Christies Beach, SA2026

Christies Beach is part of the Onkaparinga council area and sits 26km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 11,050 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $320/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 36% 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
11,050

ABS 2021

Median age
42
Distance to Adelaide
26 km
Households renting
36%
Separate houses
81%
Flats / apartments
5%
Born overseas
24%
Top occupation
Technicians and Trades Workers
LGA
Onkaparinga

Renting in Christies Beach

Christies Beach commands one of the higher rent points in South Australia, with the typical renter paying $320/week — about 13% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). Unlike inner-city renter hubs, this suburb skews owner-occupier (61% own outright or with a mortgage), and the housing stock is overwhelmingly separate houses (81%). The renter cohort is smaller but rent itself tends to be sticky — there's typically less turnover than in higher-density nearby suburbs. Population sits around 11,050, the median age is 42, and the most common occupation category is Technicians and Trades Workers. Christies Beach is 26km from Adelaide. If you're searching here, expect longer search times and tighter inspection windows than denser markets nearby.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Christies Beach?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Christies Beach, SA was $320. 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 Christies Beach rent compare to South Australia?+
At the 2021 Census, South Australia's state median rent was $283 a week. Christies Beach sat at $320 — 13% above 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, 5% flats here).
Which suburbs near Christies Beach have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Christies Beach's $320/week (ABS 2021): Fulham, Hope Valley - Modbury, Royal Park - Hendon - Albert Park. On the higher end, you've got Richmond (SA), Reynella, Payneham - Felixstow. 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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