Overall score
Huntfield Heights
49.3/100
Port Noarlunga
45.2/100
Huntfield Heights for families and investment; Port Noarlunga for beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Huntfield Heights
49.3/100
Port Noarlunga
45.2/100
Crime rate
Huntfield Heights
51.0 / 1k
Port Noarlunga
54.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Huntfield Heights
94
Port Noarlunga
185
Population
Huntfield Heights
4,199
Port Noarlunga
3,245
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 | Port Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.3/100 | 45.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 63.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 51.0 / 1k | 54.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 4 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 21 | 18 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 49.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 94 | 185 |
| Planning activity | 31 | 42 |
| Population | 4,199 | 3,245 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 4/10 |
Huntfield Heights is a leafier hillside mid-sized suburb with elevated outlooks, while Port Noarlunga is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm. Where Port Noarlunga is shaped by the coast, Huntfield Heights offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Huntfield Heights tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while Port Noarlunga stands out for walkability and nearby cafés and amenities. Huntfield Heights generally means more approachable housing costs, while Port Noarlunga leans toward more mid-market housing value.
Families and value-focused buyers may find Huntfield Heights the better fit, while people chasing a beach lifestyle are more likely to prefer Port Noarlunga.