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Noarlunga Centre vs Noarlunga Downs

The verdict

Noarlunga Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $745K in Noarlunga Downs. Noarlunga Centre rates higher for transport (94 vs 63). Noarlunga Centre has a shorter estimated CBD commute (59 vs 93 min).

Scores

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Overall7259
Transport9463
Education4342
Liveability7469

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Population2034,031
Median age4039
Median household income (wk)$1,135$1,189
Bachelor degree or higher23.7%23.3%
Born in Australia61.1%73.3%
Avg household size1.82.3

Growth: Noarlunga Centre Moderate Growth · Noarlunga Downs Moderate Growth

Property

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Median house price$715K$745K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available-3.6%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$590
Rental yield (house)Data not available4.0%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Residential safety score56
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available347
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,970174
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)440,3945,607

Total incidents over time

Schools

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Total schools03
Government01
Independent01
Average ICSEAData not available976

See the full school list on each profile: Noarlunga Centre · Noarlunga Downs

Transport

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Transport score9463
Train stations10
Bus stops2534
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5993
Nearest train station (km)360 m1.9 km

Liveability

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants10
Parks39
PlaygroundsData not available5
Swimming pools110
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)2.4 km2.7 km
Distance to CBD (km)25.5 km27.0 km
Nearest beach (km)8.4 km6.8 km
Nearest hospital (km)22.6 km24.3 km

Population & growth

Noarlunga CentreNoarlunga Downs
Population (2021)2034,031
Estimated 20252064,082
Projected 20412324,608
Annual growth rate0.37%0.31%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Noarlunga Centre or Noarlunga Downs?

Noarlunga Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $745K.

Which has better public transport, Noarlunga Centre or Noarlunga Downs?

Noarlunga Centre has the higher transport score (Noarlunga Centre 94/100 vs Noarlunga Downs 63/100).

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Data sources

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