Overall score
Huntfield Heights
49.3/100
Old Noarlunga
39.8/100
Huntfield Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Huntfield Heights
49.3/100
Old Noarlunga
39.8/100
Crime rate
Huntfield Heights
51.0 / 1k
Old Noarlunga
82.2 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huntfield Heights
94
Old Noarlunga
60
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 | 49.3/100 | 39.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.0 / 1k | 82.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 15 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 25 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, whereas Old Noarlunga is the better pick for walkability and a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer Huntfield Heights, while Old Noarlunga remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.