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Noarlunga Centre vs Port Noarlunga

The verdict

Noarlunga Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $880K in Port Noarlunga. Noarlunga Centre rates higher for transport (94 vs 62). Port Noarlunga rates higher for education (48 vs 43). Port Noarlunga is closer to the coast (840 m vs 2.4 km).

Scores

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Overall7260
Transport9462
Education4348
Liveability7468

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

Demographics

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Population2033,245
Median age4046
Median household income (wk)$1,135$1,369
Bachelor degree or higher23.7%30.4%
Born in Australia61.1%70.6%
Avg household size1.82.3

Growth: Noarlunga Centre Moderate Growth · Port Noarlunga

Property

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Median house price$715K$880K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not available12.0%
Median rent — house (wk)$500$635
Rental yield (house)Data not available3.7%
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Residential safety score36
Break & enter dwelling /100kData not available493
Motor vehicle theft /100k1,970154
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)440,3945,701

Total incidents over time

Schools

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Total schools01
Government01
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not available1,000

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

Transport

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Transport score9462
Train stations10
Bus stops2518
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)5993
Nearest train station (km)360 m1.7 km

Liveability

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Summer max temp29.0°C29.0°C
Winter max temp15.5°C15.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)550550
Supermarkets30
Cafes & restaurants17
Parks37
PlaygroundsData not available4
Swimming pools157
Medical GPs20
Distance to coast (km)2.4 km840 m
Distance to CBD (km)25.5 km27.0 km
Nearest beach (km)8.4 km7.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)22.6 km24.2 km

Population & growth

Noarlunga CentrePort Noarlunga
Population (2021)2033,245
Estimated 20252063,399
Projected 2041232Data not available
Annual growth rate0.37%1.17%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Noarlunga Centre or Port Noarlunga?

Noarlunga Centre is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $880K.

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

Noarlunga Centre has the higher transport score (Noarlunga Centre 94/100 vs Port Noarlunga 62/100).

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Data sources

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