McLaren Vale vs Old Noarlunga, SA suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | McLaren Vale | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 56.4/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 54.0/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 31.0 / 1k | 92.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 26 | 15 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 147 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 63 | 24 |
| Population | 4,061 | 1,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesMcLaren Vale
- Best for familiesMcLaren Vale
- Best for investmentOld Noarlunga
- Best for best schoolsMcLaren Vale
Comparison summary
McLaren Vale and Old Noarlunga offer different strengths across official suburb data. McLaren Vale leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours McLaren Vale; Housing (desirability) favours Old Noarlunga; Crime rate favours McLaren Vale. Quick verdicts: Retirees → McLaren Vale, Families → McLaren Vale, Investment → Old Noarlunga, Best schools → McLaren Vale.