Port Noarlunga South
SA 5167 · Onkaparinga
3,058 (2021) → 3,301 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Port Noarlunga South is a suburb in Onkaparinga, SA 5167, about 29km from Adelaide CBD. Its median house price of $908K is more affordable than the SA average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 61/100, and is right by the coast. Port Noarlunga South has an overall score of 58/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 67/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (10.86%), Scotland (1.05%), Germany (0.88%), Netherlands (0.78%), New Zealand (0.69%)
Top languages: Italian (0.62%), German (0.46%), Persian ED (0.36%), Greek (0.26%), Portuguese (0.26%)
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 981 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- South Port Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 967
Nearby (within 10km)
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 1000
- Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 926
- All Saints Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.5kmICSEA 1018
- SEDA College SA - Noarlunga Downs CampusSecondary · Independent · 2.5km
- Seaford Secondary CollegeSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 967
- Cardijn College - Marian CampusSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1025
- Christies Beach Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.9kmICSEA 891
- Old Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1005
- Moana Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 1018
- Cardijn College - Marcellin CampusSecondary · Catholic · 3.3km
- FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful EngagementSecondary · Catholic · 3.3kmICSEA 941
- Christies Beach High School and Southern Vocational CollegeSecondary · Government · 3.6kmICSEA 910
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
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Frequently asked questions about Port Noarlunga South
Is Port Noarlunga South safe?
Port Noarlunga South has a residential safety score of 67/100, 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 2,714 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Port Noarlunga South?
In Port Noarlunga South, the median house price is $908K. Median weekly house rent is $650.
How far is Port Noarlunga South from Adelaide CBD?
Port Noarlunga South is about 28.5 km from Adelaide CBD, an estimated 98 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga South has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 967 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga South has a transport score of 61/100 and 20 bus stops.