$250 ▲ +82.5%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2011: $137
- 2016: $205
- 2021: $250
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
Christie Downs · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.
Weekly rents have risen by $113 since 2011 in Christie Downs, though costs remain very affordable. This area is notably more affordable than most other places, with a typical rent of $250 per week and a typical monthly mortgage of $1,250.
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Christie Downs — lower than 86% of areas.
| Christie Downs | $250 |
|---|---|
| 5168, SA | $274 |
| South Australia | $300 |
| Australia | $375 |
Rents, mortgages and crowding.
The typical weekly rent and monthly mortgage are much lower than most areas. Both figures are a little below the South Australian average and well below the national figures.
$250 ▲ +82.5%
Lower than 86% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.
$1,250 ▼ -11.2%
Lower than 87% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.
In Christie Downs, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by Under $200 (38%) and $350–$549 (13%).
In Christie Downs, $1,000–$1,799 is the majority at 56%; Under $1,000 is next at 29%.
How homes are owned or rented.
Renting is far more common here than in the rest of the state, with 40.4% of households renting. Conversely, the share of homes owned outright is much lower than most areas at 21.8%.
40.4% ▼ -5.9%
Higher than 79% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.
21.8% ▲ +18.6%
Lower than 80% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).
In Christie Downs, the largest group is Rented at 40%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (22%).
Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.
Separate houses are very common, making up 81% of homes, which is well above the national figure. Most of these are larger homes, as 80.3% have three or more bedrooms.
0.70 ▼ -36.4%
Lower than 99% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.
81.0% ▼ -0.2%
Lower than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.
80.3% ▼ -0.5%
Higher than 54% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.
In Christie Downs, Separate house is the majority at 81%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 16%.
In Christie Downs, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 66%; 2 bedrooms is next at 14%.
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Christie Downs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/403041073/christie-downs/topic/housing-dwellings