Noarlunga Downs 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 | Noarlunga Downs | Old Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.6/100 | 39.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 77.5/100 | 66.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 56.1 / 1k | 92.1 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | 1 |
| Public transport stops | 34 | 15 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 38.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 82 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 28 | 24 |
| Population | 4,031 | 1,531 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesNoarlunga Downs
- Best for familiesNoarlunga Downs
- Best for investmentOld Noarlunga
- Best for best valueNoarlunga Downs
- Best for best schoolsNoarlunga Downs
Comparison summary
Noarlunga Downs and Old Noarlunga offer different strengths across official suburb data. Noarlunga Downs leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Noarlunga Downs; Housing (desirability) favours Noarlunga Downs; Crime rate favours Noarlunga Downs. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Noarlunga Downs, Families → Noarlunga Downs, Investment → Old Noarlunga, Best value → Noarlunga Downs.