Noarlunga Downs
SA 5168 · Onkaparinga
4,031 (2021) → 4,082 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Noarlunga Downs is a moderate growth suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5168, about 27km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $745K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is a short drive from the coast. Noarlunga Downs has an overall score of 59/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 56/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (9.38%), New Zealand (1.14%), Scotland (1.12%), India (0.87%), Germany (0.77%)
Top languages: Greek (0.55%), German (0.47%), Polish (0.47%), Spanish (0.47%), Mandarin (0.37%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Land Services SA + SA Housing Authority · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: SA Police / OCSAR (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 989 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · CatholicICSEA 1025
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 926
- SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Huntfield Heights School P-6Primary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 858
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.2km
- Christies Beach High School and Southern Vocational CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 910
- Hackham West SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.2kmICSEA 888
- Bowden Brompton Community School - Torrens Road CampusCombined · Government · 2.2km
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · Catholic · 2.4kmICSEA 941
- Calvary Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 2.5kmICSEA 983
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 1000
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 891
- Christie Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 891
- Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 1005
- South Port Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 967
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Plenty of options
Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Quiet area
Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for SA. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Noarlunga Downs
Is Noarlunga Downs safe?
Noarlunga Downs has a residential safety score of 56/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 5,607 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Noarlunga Downs?
In Noarlunga Downs, the median house price is $745K. Median weekly house rent is $590.
How far is Noarlunga Downs from Adelaide CBD?
Noarlunga Downs is about 27.0 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 93 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Noarlunga Downs?
Noarlunga Downs has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 976 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Noarlunga Downs?
Noarlunga Downs has a transport score of 63/100 and 34 bus stops.