Old Noarlunga vs Seaford
The verdict
Seaford is more affordable, with a median house price of $845K versus $918K in Old Noarlunga. Seaford rates higher for transport (90 vs 59). Seaford is closer to the coast (890 m vs 3.3 km). On the separate residential safety score, Seaford rates higher (96 vs 86/100 in Old Noarlunga).
Scores
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 65 |
| Transport | 59 | 90 |
| Education | 38 | 39 |
| Liveability | 50 | 61 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,531 | 4,493 |
| Median age | 41 | 43 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,485 | $1,254 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 19.5% | 22.5% |
| Born in Australia | 76.8% | 71.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.3 |
Growth: Old Noarlunga — · Seaford —
Property
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $918K | $845K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 24.9% | 20.8% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $490 | $630 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 86 | 96 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 65 | 134 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 261 | 89 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 9,210 | 11,396 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 2 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 999 | 999 |
See the full school list on each profile: Old Noarlunga · Seaford
Transport
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 59 | 90 |
| Train stations | 0 | 1 |
| Bus stops | 15 | 36 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 84 | 69 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 660 m |
Liveability
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 4 | 6 |
| Parks | 2 | 11 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 3.3 km | 890 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 29.6 km | 30.7 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.6 km | 3.1 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 26.9 km | 27.9 km |
Population & growth
| Old Noarlunga | Seaford | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,531 | 4,493 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,653 | 4,850 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.94% | 1.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Old Noarlunga or Seaford?
Seaford has the higher residential safety score (Old Noarlunga 86/100 vs Seaford 96/100).
Which is more affordable, Old Noarlunga or Seaford?
Seaford is more affordable, with a median house price of $845K versus $918K.
Which has better schools, Old Noarlunga or Seaford?
Old Noarlunga and Seaford have similar average school ICSEA scores (999 and 999).
Which has better public transport, Old Noarlunga or Seaford?
Seaford has the higher transport score (Old Noarlunga 59/100 vs Seaford 90/100).
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