SA · Onkaparinga Council
Noarlunga Downs, SA, 5168
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Desirability index
#64 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Noarlunga Downs is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 4,031 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 226 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 56.1 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $580 (flats $515, houses $590), median house prices near $770,000 (down 4% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 8 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 4,031
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,189
- Dwelling vacancy
- 5.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 90 of 1,762
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,352
- Employment rate
- 53.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 121 / 123 / 67
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $515
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $590
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $580
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $770,000
- Median price change
- -3.6%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 226
- Against the person
- 55
- Against property
- 171
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 56.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 73 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 79
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental58
- Other Theft33
- Sct - Residence14
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury31
- Theft From Motor Vehicle17
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
- 978
- Cardijn CollegeCombined · ICSEA 1019
- Noarlunga Downs PreschoolCanterbury CrescentPreschools
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 937
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
34 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69A Liguria Cres - North East side
- Stop 74 Barcelona Rd - West side
- Stop 75 Barcelona Rd - East side
- Stop 76A Corrimal Ave - North side
- Stop School Cardijn College
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
8 active roadworks / incidents
- Sewer ConnectionDyson Road, Dyson Rd Service Rd21 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Traffic ManagementMain South Road, Patapinda Rd21 May 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMain South Road, Southern Exp15 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerSouthern Expressway Right Carriageway, Honeypot Rd15 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMain South Road, Patapinda Rd15 Jun 2026 – 02 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerDyson Road, Hinton St19 Jun 2026 – 17 Jul 2026
- Water ConnectionSouthern Expressway, Main South Rd15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
- Water ConnectionMain South Road, Southern Exp15 Jun 2026 – 16 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
239 planning-related records
2026· 27 proposals
June 2026
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 2 and removal of one (1) significant tree- Melaleuca armillaris3 MARELLE WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Community title land division - 3 allotments from 1 with common driveway12 KINGFISHER RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- 37 two storey group dwellings for the purposes of affordable housingLOT 287 LIGURIA CR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Torrens Title land division 1 into 2 allotments and removal of a significant SA Blue Gum (Eucalytus leucoxylon)10 LYDIATE RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Community title land division – 37 allotments from 1LOT 287 LIGURIA CR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Torrens title land division 1 allotment into 23 PRION CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Swimming pool and safety barrier28 CASCABEL WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
May 2026
- Five(5) X two storey dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining walls and fencing (including 3 dwellings being under affordable housing dwelling 1, 4 and 5)10 SELARU WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Steel Frame flat verandah15 SERAM CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Two storey residential flat building comprising three dwellings12 KINGFISHER RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- swimming pool and safety barrier28 MARLA CR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
April 2026
- OUTBUILDING - SHED15 SERAM CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences2 NURLO RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
March 2026
- Land division (Boundary realignment 2 into 2)2 KERLEY WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168;2A KERLEY WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Retaining wall/steps addition to site frontage.7 GOULBOURN TCE NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Verandah19 TREHARNE CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- six two storey dwellings with associated earthwork, retaining and fencing, to be undertaken by the South Australian Housing TrustLOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- CarportUNIT 7 8 NAIRNE CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier18 CASCABEL WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Carport6 MANSFIELD ST NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Carport45 BARCELONA RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
February 2026
- Construct two storey detached dwelling10 CASCABEL WAY NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Outbuilding- garage3 KAURI CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) and verandah7 GARLAND RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Building alterations and dwelling addition7 NEVIS CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Community title land division – 1 allotment into 59 ALOR CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
January 2026
- Three (x3) single storey detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement with associated retaining walls up to maximum height of 900mm29 BARCELONA RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
2025· 85 proposals
December 2025
- Attached Verandah16 SANDHURST AV NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Conversion of garage to bedroom (dwelling addition)14 PARRI LINK NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and retaining (allotment 209 in DA 24041505)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling and retaining (lot 208 in DA 24041505)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Decision Made
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 148)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 149)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 150)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 151)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 152)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 153)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 154)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 155 in DA24034881)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
- Two Storey Dwelling (Future Lot 156 in DA24034881)LOT 22 GOLDSMITH DR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Under Assessment
2024· 31 proposals
31 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 33 proposals
33 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 29 proposals
29 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 32 proposals
32 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
37 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Cardijn College School Bus Stop - South sideBus stop
- Stop 48 Honeypot Road - North East sideBus stop
- Stop 48 Honeypot Road - South West sideBus stop
- Stop 49 Honeypot Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 49 Honeypot Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 67 Lovelock Drive - East sideBus stop
- Stop 67 Lovelock Drive - West sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Lovelock Drive - East sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Lovelock Drive - West sideBus stop
- Stop 69 Liguria Crescent - East sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 9
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 58.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #64 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 37 two storey group dwellings for the purposes of affordable housingplanningLOT 287 LIGURIA CR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 23 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Attached Verandahplanning16 SANDHURST AV NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 21 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
- Building alterations and dwelling additionplanning7 NEVIS CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 03 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
- CarportplanningUNIT 7 8 NAIRNE CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning6 MANSFIELD ST NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 04 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning45 BARCELONA RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 03 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Community title land division - 3 allotments from 1 with common drivewayplanning12 KINGFISHER RD NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 24 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
- Community title land division – 1 allotment into 5planning9 ALOR CT NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 03 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
- Community title land division – 37 allotments from 1planningLOT 287 LIGURIA CR NOARLUNGA DOWNS SA 5168Lodged 19 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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