Port Noarlunga vs Port Noarlunga South
The verdict
Port Noarlunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $908K in Port Noarlunga South. Port Noarlunga has a shorter estimated CBD commute (93 vs 98 min). On the separate residential safety score, Port Noarlunga South rates higher (67 vs 36/100 in Port Noarlunga).
Scores
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 58 |
| Transport | 62 | 61 |
| Education | 48 | 44 |
| Liveability | 68 | 66 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,245 | 3,058 |
| Median age | 46 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,369 | $1,530 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 27.4% |
| Born in Australia | 70.6% | 76.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.5 |
Growth: Port Noarlunga — · Port Noarlunga South —
Property
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $880K | $908K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $635 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 3.6% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | 67 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 493 | 262 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 154 | 98 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,701 | 2,714 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 1 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,000 | 967 |
See the full school list on each profile: Port Noarlunga · Port Noarlunga South
Transport
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 62 | 61 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 18 | 20 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 93 | 98 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.7 km | 1.9 km |
Liveability
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 7 | 1 |
| Parks | 7 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 4 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 57 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 840 m | 650 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 27.0 km | 28.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 7.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 24.2 km | 25.7 km |
Population & growth
| Port Noarlunga | Port Noarlunga South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,245 | 3,058 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,399 | 3,301 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.17% | 1.93% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Port Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga South has the higher residential safety score (Port Noarlunga 36/100 vs Port Noarlunga South 67/100).
Which is more affordable, Port Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga is more affordable, with a median house price of $880K versus $908K.
Which has better schools, Port Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga has a higher average school ICSEA (Port Noarlunga 1000 vs Port Noarlunga South 967; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Port Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga has the higher transport score (Port Noarlunga 62/100 vs Port Noarlunga South 61/100).
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