Christies Beach

Population growth drivers in Christies Beach are above average based on AreaSearch's ranking of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Christies Beach's population, as per AreaSearch's analysis, is approximately 11,679 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 629 people, a growth rate of 5.7%, since the 2021 Census which recorded a population of 11,050. This change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,600 in June 2024 and an additional 95 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is 1,617 persons per square kilometer, higher than average national levels assessed by AreaSearch. Christies Beach's growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (4.9%) and SA4 region, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Interstate migration contributed approximately 70.8% to the overall population gains in recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and released in 2023. These projections indicate an above median population growth for the area, with an expected increase of 1,686 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 13.8% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Christies Beach among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

Christies Beach granted around 80 residential properties approval annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25404 homes were approved, with a further 60 approved in FY26 so far. On average, each dwelling accommodates approximately 2.2 new residents per year over these five years.

The average construction cost value of new homes is $262,000. In the current financial year, commercial approvals totaled $9.2 million. Compared to Greater Adelaide, Christies Beach exhibits moderately higher development activity, being 47.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

New developments consist of 66.0% standalone homes and 34.0% attached dwellings, offering a range of housing types across different price points. With approximately 145 people per dwelling approval, Christies Beach is characterized as a low-density area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the population is forecasted to grow by 1,607 residents by 2041. At current development rates, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting growth beyond current projections.

Christies Beach has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

Four projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area: Noarlunga Hospital Mental Health Expansion, ongoing upgrades at Colonnades Shopping Centre, Noarlunga Residential Development, and Noarlunga Master Planning Housing Project.

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Christies Beach shows employment indicators that trail behind approximately 70% of regions assessed across Australia

Christies Beach has a skilled workforce with essential services sectors well represented. The unemployment rate was 6.5% as of September 2025, with an estimated employment growth of 4.1% over the past year.

In September 2025, 5,749 residents were in work while the unemployment rate was 2.6% higher than Greater Adelaide's rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation was somewhat below standard at 57.7%, compared to Greater Adelaide's 61.7%. The dominant employment sectors among residents include health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade. Christies Beach shows strong specialization in construction, with an employment share 1.4 times the regional level.

Conversely, professional & technical services have lower representation at 4.4% compared to the regional average of 7.3%. The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. During the year to September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.1% and labour force increased by 3.4%, causing the unemployment rate to fall by 0.7 percentage points. Greater Adelaide recorded employment growth of 3.0%, labour force growth of 2.9%, with unemployment falling by 0.1 percentage points. State-level data from 25-Nov shows SA employment grew by 1.19% year-on-year, adding 10,710 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.0%. This compares favourably to the national unemployment rate of 4.3%, with the state's employment growth outpacing the national average of 0.14%. National employment forecasts from May-25 estimate a growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Christies Beach's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.5% over ten years, based on simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

The AreaSearch data for Christies Beach SA2 in financial year 2022 shows median income at $47,926 and average income at $55,004. This is below the national averages of $52,592 (median) and $64,886 (average) for Greater Adelaide. By September 2025, estimated incomes would be approximately $54,075 (median) and $62,061 (average), based on a 12.83% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. The 2021 Census data places Christies Beach's household, family, and personal incomes between the 14th and 20th percentiles nationally. The income bracket of $800 - 1,499 is dominant in Christies Beach with 29.0% of residents (3,386 people), differing from metropolitan Adelaide where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket dominates at 31.8%. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 81.5% of income remaining, ranking at the 13th percentile nationally.

Christies Beach is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Christies Beach had 80.9% houses and 19.1% other dwellings in its latest Census evaluation, compared to Adelaide metro's 89.2% houses and 10.7% other dwellings. Home ownership was at 29.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 33.3% and rented ones at 37.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,394, below Adelaide metro's average of $1,452. Median weekly rent was $320, compared to Adelaide metro's $314. Nationally, Christies Beach's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Christies Beach features high concentrations of lone person households and group households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 63.1% of all households, including 21.1% couples with children, 25.0% couples without children, and 15.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 36.9%, with lone person households at 32.9% and group households comprising 4.1%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Greater Adelaide average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Christies Beach fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 17.8%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 12.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.1%) and graduate diplomas (2.0%). Vocational credentials are also common, with 40.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them – advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 30.4%. A total of 24.3% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, including 8.6% in primary, 6.3% in secondary, and 4.1% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.3% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 8.6% in primary education, 6.3% in secondary education, and 4.1% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Christies Beach has 64 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 19 different routes that together facilitate 1,122 weekly passenger trips. The transport accessibility in the area is considered good, with residents on average being located 203 meters away from their nearest transport stop.

On a daily basis, there are an average of 160 trips across all routes, which equates to approximately 17 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Christies Beach is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Christies Beach faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older residents. Private health cover is low, at approximately 48% of the total population (~5,559 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

Mental health issues and arthritis are the most common medical conditions in the area, affecting 11.4 and 10.1% of residents respectively. However, 59.8% of residents report having no medical ailments, compared to 62.9% across Greater Adelaide. As of 2021, approximately 20.4% (2,382 people) of Christies Beach's population is aged 65 and over. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

In terms of cultural diversity, Christies Beach records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Christies Beach's population, born in Australia, stands at approximately 74.9%, with a citizenship rate of about 88.8%. Around 93.4% speak English exclusively at home. Christianity is the predominant religion, accounting for roughly 35.2% of residents.

The 'Other' religious category represents 0.8% of Christies Beach's population, slightly higher than Greater Adelaide's 0.7%. In terms of ancestry, the top three groups are English (36.4%), Australian (24.9%), and Scottish (7.8%). Notably, Welsh (0.8%) and German (5.4%) ethnicities show equal representation compared to regional averages, while Dutch ethnicity is slightly higher at 1.9%.

Christies Beach's median age exceeds the national pattern

Christies Beach has a median age of 42, which is higher than Greater Adelaide's figure of 39 and the national norm of 38. The 55-64 age group makes up 12.5% of Christies Beach's population, compared to Greater Adelaide, while the 5-14 cohort is less prevalent at 10.2%. According to the 2021 Census, the 35-44 age group has grown from 12.3% to 13.8%, and the 45-54 cohort has declined from 13.2% to 11.9%. By 2041, Christies Beach's age profile is expected to change significantly. The 85+ group is projected to grow by 79%, adding 280 people and reaching a total of 636. The 55-64 group is expected to grow by 5%, with an increase of 73 residents.