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Christies Beach, Australia
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Christies Beach is a small city in South Australia, Australia with a population of 5,404. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
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About Christies Beach
Christies Beach is a seaside suburb in the southern Adelaide metropolitan area, within the City of Onkaparinga. The area is scenic and hence popular with photographers as Witton Bluff provides a natural vantage point over the entire suburb and beyond.
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| Population | 5,404 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | -35.1388°, 138.4723° |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | South Australia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.7 inches (933 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,666 |
| Median Age | 39.0 years |
About Christies Beach
Christies Beach is a small city in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 5,404. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 53°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.
Population
Language Spoken at Home
Social Characteristics
Christies Beach vs Australia Average
Income: Christies Beach vs Australia
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,666 |
| 71% below Australia avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,666 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $417 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above Australia avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 513 |
Business (County)
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Home Value Sources
Ownership Split
Home Values
| Census Median | $183,000 |
| 35% below Australia avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $915 |
| 21% below Australia avg |
Ownership & Property
| Homeownership | 55.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.4% |
| Housing Units | 2,162 |
Property Tax
Climate in Christies Beach
Christies Beach has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.8°C), the coldest is Jul (11.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 492 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 832.5 sq mi (2,156.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -35.1388°N, 138.4723°W |
| Timezone | Australia/Adelaide |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | KANGAROO ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 46 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest |
| February | 71°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 53°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in |
Christies Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 53°F in June to 72°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (2.6") and February the driest (0.6").
Schools in Christies Beach
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christies Beach Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Christies Beach
17 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple M Adelaide | 80s, rock | AAC+ 33 kbps | |
| ABC Radio Adelaide | news, talkback | AAC 94 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM | adelaide, blues | MP3 128 kbps | |
| ABC Triple J (SA) | abc, alternative | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| Fresh 92.7 (192kbps) | dance, electronic | MP3 192 kbps | |
| ABC Classic FM (SA) | classical, news | AAC 238 kbps | |
| 5MBS | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 320k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 320 kbps | |
| Radio Italiana 531 | — | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Tripple M Adelaide (128kbps) | 80's, rock | AAC 130 kbps | |
| Lofty 88.9 | — | AAC 24 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (MP3) | commercial, easy listening | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 128k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| WOW FM 100.5 | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Smooth FM Adelaide (AAC+ 48k) | commercial, easy listening | AAC+ 48 kbps | |
| 5EBI 103.1 FM | mix | AAC 192 kbps | |
| 5MBS 99.9FM (AAC 64) | adelaide, blues | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Christies Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade Museum | ||||
| Australian Heritage Services | ||||
| Ayers House - National Trust | ||||
| Bay Discovery Centre | ||||
| Beaumont House - National Trust | ||||
| Carrick Hill | ||||
| Charles Sturt Museum | ||||
| Gamble Cottage-National Trust | ||||
| James Bassett School-National Trust | ||||
| Marion Historic Village Museum | ||||
| Migration Museum South Australia | ||||
| MOD. | ||||
| Museum of Economic Botany | ||||
| RA&HS Museum & Archives | ||||
| Sir Thomas Playford ETSA Museum | ||||
| South Australian Museum | ||||
| Tandanya Aboriginal Cultural Centre | ||||
| Uniting Church in Australia History Centre | ||||
| Unley Museum | ||||
| Vickers Vimy Exhibition | ||||
| Willunga Courthouse National Trust Museum | ||||
| Willunga Slate National Trust Museum | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse - National Trust | ||||
| Winns Bakehouse Museum |
Libraries in Christies Beach
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldinga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Aldinga Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Barr Smith Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BFPS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Blackwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Brighton Library - City of Holdfast Bay | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burnside Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Coventry Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Flinders University Central Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Glenelg Community Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Goodwood Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hindmarsh Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hutt Street Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jeffrey Smart Building | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Kensignton and Norwood Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Marion Cultural Centre Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mitcham Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Noarlunga Library | 0.0 | |||||
| North Adelaide Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Park Holme Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Schrader Libraray | 0.0 | |||||
| Seaford Library | 0.0 | |||||
| State Library of South Australia | 0.0 | |||||
| Sturt Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Unley Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Walkerville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| West Torrens Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Woodcroft Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Christies Beach
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adelaide Central Markets | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Adelaide Farmers’ Market | |||||
| Brickworks Market | |||||
| Willunga Farmers Market |
Hotels in Christies Beach
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Christies Beach
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Christies Beach
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Christies Beach
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Christies Beach
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Christies Beach
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Christies Beach
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Crafty Robot Brewing | ||||
| Kick Back Brewery | ||||
| Penny Red Brewery.. | ||||
| Yellow Matter | ||||
| Yellow Matter |
Stadiums & Teams in Christies Beach
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Christies Beach
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Adelaide International Airport | ADL | Large Airport |
| RAAF Base Edinburgh | — | Medium Airport |
| Adelaide Parafield Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aldinga private airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ardrossan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Calvin Grove Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cherry Gardens Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Claremont Airbase | — | Small Airport |
| Gawler Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Goolwa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh International Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hindmarsh Island private strip | — | Small Airport |
| Huntfield Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Lower Light Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lyndoch Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Penneshaw Airport | PEA | Small Airport |
| Rollo's Aerodrome | — | Small Airport |
| Rowland Flat Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Strathalbyn Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Woodside Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Christies Beach
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Australia Post | |
| Australian Post |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Christies Beach
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Christies Beach Baptist Church | |
| Noarlunga Uniting Church |
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What is the population of Christies Beach?
Christies Beach has a population of 5,404 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 832.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.
Is Christies Beach expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,666, 71% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $183,000 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $915 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.4x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.
What is the weather like in Christies Beach?
Christies Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 53°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.7 inches.
How is the job market in Christies Beach?
The unemployment rate in Christies Beach is 7.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $417. There are 513 business establishments in the area.
How much does housing cost in Christies Beach?
The median home value in Christies Beach is $183,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $915. The homeownership rate is 55.6%.