Median house price
$898k
+12% change
SA · Onkaparinga Council
Port Noarlunga, 5167
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,380
Growth (1 yr)
+0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
+6.6%
Median age
46
Median income
$1,369/wk
Employment rate
57.5%
Median house price · Q1 2026
$898,000
Languages at home
6.1%non-English
Most common: Gujarati, Afrikaans, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Coastal
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
Suburb profile
Port Noarlunga wears its coastal identity openly, a mid-sized suburb built around sand, sea and an easy outdoor rhythm. Established families and long-term residents give the suburb a settled feel, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Fitness and outdoor sport options are a real part of local life, not just a distant club trip away.
Green space punches above what many coastal suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Housing sits above the suburban middle: not the top of the market, but clearly pricier than average.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Period homes and heritage streetscapes give the area a character that newer suburbs rarely match.
The overall desirability read is around average, pulled by softer schools and education compared with similar coastal suburbs, though growth momentum remain brighter spots. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Port Noarlunga snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$500/wk
Houses $635 · Units $350
Population (ERP)
3,380
+0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
7.6%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#23
among Coastal & beach · Mature
Safety
68th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
56th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
4/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
25th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 45.2/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 41% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 2898th in Australia
- State rank
- 290th in SA
- Peer rank
- #23 among Coastal & beach · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #35 among Coastal & beach suburbs
- Data confidence
- 96%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $350
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $635
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $898,000
- Median price change
- +12%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
3,380(June 2025)
+0.6% annual · +6.6% over 5 years · 56th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.6%
- 5-year growth
- +6.6%
- Change in 1 year
- +19
- Change in 5 years
- +209
- Growth rank in SA
- 56th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~3,550), extrapolated at +1.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,245
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,369
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 1,440
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,534
- Employment rate
- 57.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,048 / 108 / 160
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 185
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 144
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 54.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 68th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Increase (daily rate)
- +23.7%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental43
- Other Theft24
- Sct - Residence16
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Motor Vehicle27
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (5 schools)
- 952
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 25th
School list
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 999 · 46th percentile · LBOTE 4% · 370 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 0.7 km awayView on My School →
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 889 · 9th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 194 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 937 · 20th percentile · LBOTE 16% · 124 students · Top SEA quarter 6% · 1.7 km awayView on My School →
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSpecial · Catholic · ICSEA 952 · 25th percentile · LBOTE 2% · 137 students · Top SEA quarter 7% · 1.8 km awayView on My School →
- Cardijn CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1019 · 55th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 2,247 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Frieda Corpe Community Kindergarten42 Benny AvenuePreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · current · Updated
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69A Murray Rd - North West side
- Stop 71 Witton Rd - West side
- Stop 72 Witton Rd - South West side
- Stop 72A Witton Rd - West side
- Stop 73 Saltfleet St - South West side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
185 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
4 restaurants · 3 cafes · 1 bars · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 4 playgrounds · 1 sports centres · 57 swimming pools
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 7 parks mapped in suburb, 4 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 18 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 65 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 49/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.92
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 3.39
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.16
Food & drink(11)
- Beck's BakehouseBakery
- Fleet Street SocialBar
- Agatha's Licensed CafeCafe
1 Gawler Street
- Foreshore KioskCafe
- The Flour StoreCafe
- Fast food
- Port BurgerFast food
- Ampika’s KitchenRestaurant
- Horta'sRestaurant
- Port Noarlunga SLSC restaurant and barRestaurant
- Restaurant
Community(2)
- Kindergarten
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- Dentist (2)
- Southcoast Animal HospitalVeterinary
Sport & outdoors(72)
- Port Noarlunga Golf Driving RangeGolf course
- Park (6)
- Tutu Wirra ReservePark
- Playground (4)
- Port Noarlunga Bowling ClubSports centre
- Port Noarlunga Tennis ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (57)
Entertainment(1)
- Viewpoint
Transport(18)
18 bus stops
Other(23)
- Antiques
- Artwork (3)
- Port Noarlunga ReefArtwork
- Bbq
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Chalet
- Drinking water (4)
- Sauerbier HouseGallery
- Hairdresser
- Port Noarlunga HotelHotel
- Royal CopenhagenIce Cream
- Information
- Parking (25)
- Parking Space (2)
- Picnic Table (4)
- Public toilets
- Shelter (5)
- Shower
- Port Noarlunga Boat RampSlipway
- Perry Park Residential ServicesSocial Facility
- Social Facility (2)
- Waste Basket (7)
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Noarlunga Hospital (2.4 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 136
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.2
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 27° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 49 mm · ~6 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 94 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 161 mm · ~20 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 21° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 95 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 41 proposals
August 2026
- Two storey detached dwelling, verandah and swimming pool17 GEOFFREY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
July 2026
- Land Division - 1 into 5 lots147 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Verandah8 GEOFFREY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Construct five (5) detached dwellings in a terrace arrangement, retaining walls, fencing and carport147 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 1 9 NEW RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Alteration and addition to existing dwelling including additional bedroom and living area.50 BENNY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
June 2026
- Outdoor recreation facility consisting of a 36 bay driving range canopy structure, four (4) padel courts, mini golf course and refurbishment of existing control building and associated carparking, landscaping and acoustic fence.LOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - shed19 GEOFFREY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Partial demolition of dwelling (eaves), re-reroofing existing dwelling and carport, internal alterations, rear addition, enclosed verandah to rear, new front entrance verandah, swimming pool and associated fencing.4 OLIVER CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Dwelling addition comprising a ground-level garage and upper-level addition to the existing dwelling & retaining walls and fencing5 WELLAND ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling12A BENNY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Increase in maximum patrons to 90 and change in operating hours to: 4pm - 10pm wednesday, thursday & sunday 4pm - 1:30 am Friday, Saturday 2am finish on friday/saturday for when we have private functions20 GAWLER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
May 2026
- Double storey detached dwelling with an internal split-level layout104A MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Two 20ft shipping containers for temporary storage for business stock and equipment for a period of 12 monthsLOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah7 IRVINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Undertake coastal erosion maintenance of the Onkaparinga Estuary - sand harvesting, replenishment and associated worksLOT 1621 WEARING ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
April 2026
- Pool safety barrier27 OLD HONEYPOT RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation and verandah35A PETERSEN CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Change of Use from Detached Dwelling to Co-living (7 residences)12A HINTON ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Change of Use from Detached Dwelling to Co-living (7 residences)12 HINTON ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Change of use from consulting rooms to shop (cafe) and internal fitout13 -17 GAWLER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah25 ALEXANDER TCE PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling41 ANDERSON AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for an ancillary accommodation77 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Retrospective application for Verandah79 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Verandah (Mamma Carmela)2 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167;LOT 1647 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling with retaining wall and fence of combined height of 2.8m16 KULKYNE WAY PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Construct two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and retain existing swimming pool and spa6 KATHARINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Verandah & Deck52 RIVERVIEW DR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Land Division24 KATHARINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
February 2026
- Retaining wall with a maximum height of 1.4m21 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Attached VerandahUNIT 3 7 BARKER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division 1 allotment into 5.11 WITTON RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety feature20 BENNY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Construct three (3), detached dwellings in terrace arrangement53 DYSON RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall up to a maximum height of 1.1m, deck and removal of a regulated Eucalyptus occidentalis36 MARGARET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Carport60 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier14 OLIVER CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
January 2026
- Dwelling addition alteration with extension of existing garage and associated decking at the upper ground level10 CLARKE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Advertisement on River Road for driving range in the form of a V-shaped signLOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
2025· 2 proposals
December 2025
- Attached verandah X 2 and associated decking5 RALPHS AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Retrospective application for attached verandah19 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Roadworks & transport
3 active roadworks / incidents
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Parham Cr05 Jul 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Leitch Av05 Jul 2026 – 15 Aug 2026
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Dyson Rd29 Jul 2026 – 14 Aug 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Heritage
23 heritage places
- Cottage (former Stables)13 Murray Road PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Dwelling11 Anderson Avenue PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Captain Collett Barker CairnEsplanade PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Community Arts Centre, former Port Noarlunga Institute and Library22 Gawler Street PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Cottage82 Murray Road PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Dwelling & Outbuildings53 Old Honeypot Road PORT NOARLUNGAState heritage
- Dwelling ("Sauerbier's House") and Storage Shed/Privy21 Wearing Street PORT NOARLUNGAState heritage
- Dwelling ('Fan Court')Lot 12 Clarke Street PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Dwelling and Norfolk Island Pine Tree33 Saltfleet Street PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
- Dwelling, former Boarding House ('Yoolana')9 Witton Road PORT NOARLUNGALocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Kingston
- Member of Parliament
- Amanda RISHWORTH (Australian Labor Party)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 127,919
- Turnout (2025)
- 92.0%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +4.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 29.3%Labor 70.7%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 3.4 km away).
Coalition 24.5%Labor 75.5%
4.7 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +3.9 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port NoarlungaLabor 73.8% · Coalition 26.2% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Noarlunga DownsLabor 76.8% · Coalition 23.2% TPP (2025)1.6 km away
- Christies BeachLabor 73.9% · Coalition 26.1% TPP (2025)1.7 km away
- Port Noarlunga SouthLabor 80.5% · Coalition 19.5% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Christie DownsLabor 77.6% · Coalition 22.4% TPP (2025)2.6 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
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