Overall score
Huntfield Heights
35.1/100
Old Noarlunga
33.1/100
Huntfield Heights for retirees and families; Old Noarlunga for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Huntfield Heights
35.1/100
Old Noarlunga
33.1/100
Crime rate
Huntfield Heights
41.2 / 1k
Old Noarlunga
99.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huntfield Heights
100
Old Noarlunga
61
Population
Huntfield Heights
4,199
Old Noarlunga
1,531
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Huntfield Heights | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 35.1/100 | 33.1/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.5/100 | 67.7/100 |
| Crime rate | 41.2 / 1k | 99.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 56.4/100 | 56.4/100 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 15 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 100 | 61 |
| Planning activity | 36 | 26 |
| Green cover | 7.2% | 0.4% |
| Population | 4,199 | 1,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Put side by side, Huntfield Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, and Old Noarlunga is an energetic metro smaller community where cafés and local life overlap. Huntfield Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Old Noarlunga keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Huntfield Heights pulls ahead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options, whereas Old Noarlunga is the better pick for walkability, a calmer planning outlook, and stronger socioeconomic advantage. Huntfield Heights generally means more sought-after housing, while Old Noarlunga leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees, families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Huntfield Heights, while Old Noarlunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.