O'Sullivan Beach, SA Family Guide
SA 5166 · City of Onkaparinga
Discover O'Sullivan Beach with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.
How O'Sullivan Beach rates for families
How we rate suburbs →Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.
Average of the 6 factors scored so far.
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Kids' activities5.0/5
15 kinds within 3 km
12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0
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Public transport0.0/5
0% of homes near a frequent stop or station
95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Parks & play1.8/5
42.8% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park
95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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GP access0.0/5
0% of homes within 1 km of a GP
75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0
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Bushfire0.9/5
76% of homes in a bushfire-prone area
Under 5% of homes scores 5 · 20% of homes scores 3 · every home scores 0
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Hot days3.2/5
13.8 days a year at 35°C or hotter
5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0
- Not rated yet:
- School access (not rated in SA yet)
- Commute to the city (not measured yet)
- Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
- Flood (not rated anywhere yet)
Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).
Data sources (9)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ASGS Edition 3, CC BY 4.0 — ASGS Edition 3 allocation file: Suburbs and Localities 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021, CC BY 4.0 — Census of Population and Housing: Mesh Block Counts, 2021 (CC BY 4.0)
- AroundSchools activity directory — AroundSchools activity directory (ACTIVE listings) (AroundSchools own data)
- © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL — OpenStreetMap extract (walking network, OSRM foot profile) (ODbL 1.0)
- Adelaide Metro – Department for Infrastructure and Transport, South Australia — Adelaide Metro GTFS (CC BY 4.0)
- Geoscience Australia, National HealthDirect Health Facilities (from Healthdirect Australia's National Health Services Directory), CC BY 4.0 — National HealthDirect Health Facilities – General practice (CC BY 4.0)
- © Government of South Australia (PlanSA), CC BY — Planning and Design Code overlays: Hazards (Bushfire) (CC BY)
- SILO climate data, Queensland Government, CC BY 4.0 — SILO gridded daily maximum temperature (CC BY 4.0)
- © NBN Co Limited, via data.gov.au, CC BY 4.0 — National Broadband Network: Broadband Service Footprints (fixed line) (CC BY 4.0)
Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).
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Explore O'Sullivan Beach
Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around O'Sullivan Beach
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Sports & local clubs around O'Sullivan Beach
Football (AFL) around O'Sullivan Beach
7 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach
2.2 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
2.5 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
3.3 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Christies Beach (2 · 2.2 km), Lonsdale (1 · 3.2 km), Port Noarlunga (2 · 3.3 km)
See all 7 within 5 km
- OSB - Lonsdale FC Auskick Centre · Lonsdale · 3.8 km
- Callum Cunningham-Byrne · Noarlunga Downs · 4.3 km
- Pt Noarlunga FC Auskick Centre · Port Noarlunga · 4.3 km
- Morphett Vale FC Auskick Centre · Morphett Vale · 4.6 km
Other sports around O'Sullivan Beach
7 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach
2.1 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
2.2 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
2.7 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Christies Beach (1 · 2.2 km), Christie Downs (1 · 2.7 km), Lonsdale (1 · 3.2 km)
See all 7 within 5 km
- Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club · Port Noarlunga · 3.3 km
- South Port SLSC · Port Noarlunga · 3.3 km
- Morphett Vale Riding & Pony Club · Morphett Vale · 4.4 km
- Southern Vales Archery Club · Morphett Vale · 4.4 km
Soccer around O'Sullivan Beach
7 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach
3.2 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
3.3 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
4.3 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Christies Beach (1 · 2.2 km), Noarlunga Downs (2 · 4.3 km), Morphett Vale (6 · 4.4 km)
See all 7 within 5 km
- Christies Beach Football Club · Christies Beach · 2.2 km
- Callum Cunningham-Byrne · Noarlunga Downs · 4.3 km
- ICC Sharks Cricket Club · Morphett Vale · 4.4 km
- Morphett Vale Sports Complex · Morphett Vale · 4.6 km
Gymnastics & cheer around O'Sullivan Beach
4 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach · 2 in O'Sullivan Beach
In O'Sullivan Beach
In O'Sullivan Beach
2.3 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
See all 4 within 5 km
- Christies Beach Football Club · Christies Beach · 2.2 km
More sports
- Martial arts (4 within 5 km) — White's do -Ju Ryu- Karate € Muay Thai. (2.3 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Christies Beach (1 · 2.2 km), Morphett Vale (2 · 4.4 km), Hallett Cove (2 · 5.8 km)
- Swimming (4 within 5 km) — Southern Performance Swimming Club (2.9 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Port Noarlunga (2 · 3.3 km), Reynella (3 · 5.1 km), Hackham (1 · 5.7 km)
- Tennis (4 within 5 km) — Southern Tennis Association (3.7 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Port Noarlunga (1 · 3.3 km), Morphett Vale (1 · 4.4 km), Hackham (1 · 5.7 km)
- Basketball (3 within 5 km) — Callum Cunningham-Byrne (4.3 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Noarlunga Downs (1 · 4.3 km), Morphett Vale (2 · 4.4 km), Sheidow Park (1 · 7.2 km)
- Cricket (2 within 5 km) — Southern District Cricket Club (2.2 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Christies Beach (1 · 2.2 km), Morphett Vale (1 · 4.4 km)
More things to do around O'Sullivan Beach
Tutoring & STEM around O'Sullivan Beach
5 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach · 1 in O'Sullivan Beach
In O'Sullivan Beach
4.3 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
4.4 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
See all 5 within 5 km
- Callum Cunningham-Byrne · Morphett Vale · 4.4 km
- Kip McGrath - Morphett Vale · Morphett Vale · 4.5 km
Music around O'Sullivan Beach
4 listed within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach · 1 in O'Sullivan Beach
4.4 km from central O'Sullivan Beach
See all 4 within 5 km
- Jamie Chilvers Music · O'Sullivan Beach · 0 km
- Callum Cunningham-Byrne · Noarlunga Downs · 4.3 km
- Lincoln Brady · Morphett Vale · 4.4 km
- Arts & dance (4 within 5 km) — The Arts Centre Port Noarlunga (3.3 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Port Noarlunga (1 · 3.3 km), Morphett Vale (3 · 4.4 km), Hallett Cove (1 · 5.8 km)
- Yoga & wellbeing (2 within 5 km) — South Port SLSC (3.3 km)Not finding it in O'Sullivan Beach? Listed in Port Noarlunga (1 · 3.3 km), Morphett Vale (1 · 4.4 km)
Schools within 3 km of O'Sullivan Beach
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11 schools within 3 km of the O'Sullivan Beach centre, 2 with a O'Sullivan Beach address.
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (2)
Sports grounds (1)
Parks (4 of 5)
O'Sullivan Beach
O'Sullivan Beach · 0.6 km
Lohman Park
Christies Beach · 1.4 km
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Old Noarlunga Hike Trail
Christie Downs · 1.8 km
Taikurrendi
Christies Beach · 1.9 km
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around O'Sullivan Beach: 42 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in O'Sullivan Beach, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Tutoring & STEM, Music, Arts & dance, Yoga & wellbeing
- Parks & places
- 1 park · 2 verified playgrounds
- Explore nearby
- Christies Beach, Christie Downs, and Lonsdale
Explore your neighbourhood
Connect schools, activities, events, homes and community places.
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Browse mapped places (59)
- Southern Montessori SchoolSchool
- O'Sullivan Beach Primary SchoolSchool
- St John the Apostle Parish SchoolSchool
- Reynella South SchoolSchool
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolSchool
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSchool
- Christie Downs Primary SchoolSchool
- Christies Beach HS & Southern Vocational CollegeSchool
- Lonsdale Heights Primary SchoolSchool
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolSchool
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSchool
- Tanjule Rhythmic Gymnastics Club IncActivity
- Jamie Chilvers MusicActivity
- Beyond GymnasticsActivity
- Free Mind Skate School Pty LtdActivity
- Christies Beach Football ClubActivity
- Southern District Cricket ClubActivity
- Christies Sailing ClubActivity
- White's do -Ju Ryu- Karate € Muay Thai.Activity
- Southern Stars Gymnastics Academy IncActivity
- Christies Beach FC Auskick CentreActivity
- Southern Districts Baseball ClubActivity
- Southern Performance Swimming ClubActivity
- Fabian Crescent PlaygroundActivity
- Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving ClubActivity
- South Port SLSCActivity
- Hickinbotham OvalActivity
- The Arts Centre Port NoarlungaActivity
- Southern Tennis AssociationActivity
- OSB - Lonsdale FC Auskick CentreActivity
- Action Indoor Sports Morphett ValeActivity
- Pt Noarlunga FC Auskick CentreActivity
- Callum Cunningham-ByrneActivity
- Port Noarlunga Tennis ClubActivity
- ICC Sharks Cricket ClubActivity
- Ladybirds Netball ClubActivity
- Morphett Vale Riding & Pony ClubActivity
- Southern Tigers Basketball AssociationActivity
- Southern Vales Archery ClubActivity
- Callum Cunningham-ByrneActivity
- Dance Fusion, Studio of the Performing ArtsActivity
- Lincoln BradyActivity
- Rodman Basketball ClubActivity
- TranquilOTActivity
- Kip McGrath - Morphett ValeActivity
- GKR KarateActivity
- Morphett Vale FC Auskick CentreActivity
- Morphett Vale Sports ComplexActivity
- Sherriffs Road Swimming CentreActivity
- Yates ReserveActivity
- Taekwondo AustraliaActivity
- O'Sullivan BeachPark or community place
- Brodie Crescent ReservePark or community place
- Lohman ParkPark or community place
- Old Noarlunga Hike TrailPark or community place
- TaikurrendiPark or community place
- Brixton Street ReservePark or community place
- Morton Road PlaygroundPark or community place
- Glasgow Street ReservePark or community place
Your council & community
O'Sullivan Beach within City of Onkaparinga
3 of the council area’s 111 activity providers · 11th of 30 suburbs by number of providers
Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.
Homes with family context
Homes in and around O'Sullivan Beach
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of O'Sullivan Beach
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O'Sullivan Beach, SA 5166
Property Type: House
O'Sullivan Beach, SA 5166
Property Type: House
Christies Beach, SA 5165
Property Type: Townhouse
Christies Beach, SA 5165
Property Type: House
Christies Beach, SA 5165
Property Type: House
Christie Downs, SA 5164
Property Type: House
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Christies Beach
5 activity providers · 2.2 km
Christie Downs
1 activity provider · 2.7 km
Lonsdale
3 activity providers · 3.2 km
Port Noarlunga
5 activity providers · 3.3 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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O'Sullivan Beach
Gymnastics & cheer 2, Tutoring & STEM 1, Music 1
2 schools · 1 park
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Christies Beach2.2 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Cricket 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1 +2
2 schools · 4 parks
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Christie Downs2.7 km · same council
Other sports 1
5 schools · 3 parks
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Lonsdale3.2 km · same council
Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Other sports 1
0 schools · 0 parks
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Port Noarlunga3.3 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Other sports 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1 +2
1 school · 3 parks
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Noarlunga Downs4.3 km · same council
Soccer 2, Football (AFL) 1, Basketball 1, Tutoring & STEM 1 +1
2 schools · 2 parks
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
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| O'Sullivan Beach | Gymnastics & cheer 2, Tutoring & STEM 1, Music 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Christies Beach2.2 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Cricket 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1 +2 | 2 | 4 |
| Christie Downs2.7 km · same council | Other sports 1 | 5 | 3 |
| Lonsdale3.2 km · same council | Football (AFL) 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Other sports 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Port Noarlunga3.3 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Other sports 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1 +2 | 1 | 3 |
| Noarlunga Downs4.3 km · same council | Soccer 2, Football (AFL) 1, Basketball 1, Tutoring & STEM 1 +1 | 2 | 2 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 28 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in O'Sullivan Beach
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Christie Downs | 689 |
| Christies Beach | 632 |
| Lonsdale | 141 |
| Morphett Vale | 1,488 |
| Noarlunga Centre | 894 |
| Noarlunga Downs | 226 |
| Port Noarlunga | 185 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2025-06 · Source: South Australia Police, CC BY · source
Libraries in and around O'Sullivan Beach
| Place | Suburb | What is there |
|---|---|---|
| Onkaparinga Libraries | Noarlunga Centre | Library · Details not verified yet — check the council site |
Live from the AroundSchools directory — 1 libraries, 34 parks and 0 community spaces we hold within 5 km of Osullivan Beach · correct as at 29 Oct 2026
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