Port Noarlunga South SA 5167
Located in South Australia, Port Noarlunga South sits 36 km from Adelaide CBD, around 38 minutes by car. The suburb has 3,058 residents, a median age of 39, and a median household income of $79,560 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $350 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,517. The area shows high flood risk. Walkability is low.
Is Port Noarlunga South a good suburb?
Port Noarlunga South scores a D (27/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on safety.
Somewhat walkable
Walkability 38/100 · 36.5 km · 38 min drive to Adelaide
Around the state median
Median $905K
High flood risk
Fire 37/100 · Crime 57/100 · Flood 90/100
Mid-range socio-economic
SEIFA decile 5/10 · median age 39 · 3,058 residents
Liveability Rating
27 / 100 · Ranked #462 in SAEach bar is Port Noarlunga South's rank among SA suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
27 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataPort Noarlunga South's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $905,000, roughly 14% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$905,000
8% above its 4 neighbours (median $840,000)
Based on 149 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 21 days — median across 36 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 78 sales $850K
- 4 bed 38 sales $1.05M
- 5 bed 6 sales $1.13M
Land
$650,000
Based on 31 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Port Noarlunga South are currently listed at around $912,000 on average. Based on 20 houses listed in the past six months.
$912K
20 houses listed in the last 6 months.
20 of the suburb's 1,171 dwellings (1.7%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Port Noarlunga South rent for around $690 a week on average, based on 14 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$690/wk
5% above its 4 neighbours (median $655/wk)
14 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
14 rentals advertised against an estimated 265 rented homes (5.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Apr–Jun 2026- 3-bed houses
- $650/wk
- 10 bonds
- +29% since 2022
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2022 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202596 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 31% of its income on the median rent in postcode 5167.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$690/week ($36,000 a year) on a $912,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Port Noarlunga South safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Port Noarlunga South sits in the moderate band, with 102 incidents recorded in 2026 — up roughly 23% on the prior year.
102 offences
22.9% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–20251 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. This state’s crash data does not name the road.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1991–2021Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 550 m
- Rate
- -0.42 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -9.3 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Port Noarlunga South is car-dependent on foot — at 38/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Port Noarlunga South.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 63.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 32.1 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 25.6 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 18.5 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Port Noarlunga South.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 100%
- Premises covered
- 1,377
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Onkaparinga: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 7 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Port Noarlunga South is home to about 3,100 residents, with a median age of 39, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $80,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.8%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
3,058
Median Age
39
Median Household Income
$79,560/yr
Census Median Rent
$350/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,517/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$40,872/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.2%
Total Dwellings
1,171
Owner-Occupier Rate
77.4%
Houses
92.1%
Rental Stress
22.9%
Mortgage Stress
22.9%
Work From Home
10.9%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 92.0%
- Employment Rate
- 60.6%
- Completed Year 12
- 41.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
48 residents (1.6%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,861 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
12% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (174 of 1,502).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 291 people work here; 1,502 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.2 jobs per working resident. At least 81% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,008 a year through Onkaparinga based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Environmental 59%
- Residential 38%
- Parks and recreation 2%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Onkaparinga
In the year to August 2026, 1,367 new dwellings were approved across Onkaparinga. That mix is 813 houses and 554 units. Approvals are up 58.4% on the same period a year earlier.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 19.5 µg/m³ · NO₂ averaged 0.34 pphm. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 3 · NO₂ 0 · ozone 0.
From the Christie Downs monitoring station, 3.7 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Adelaide Airport M.o., 23.9 kmDry climate — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 22 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 397 m
- Annual rainfall
- 394 mm
- 71 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 28.1°C
- 16 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 7.8°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
4 facilities within 5 km- 1.9 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Cumene (1-methylethylbenzene) · Benzene
- 4.3 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Total Phosphorus · Ammonia (total)
- 4.8 kmWaste Remediation and Materials Recovery ServicesTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤2.5 µm (PM2.5)
- 4.9 kmWaste Treatment and Disposal ServicesTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Zinc and compounds · Chromium (III) compounds
EV adoption
In postcode 5167, 50 of 5,110 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 2.3% (119 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 3.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 5167, 1,895 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,706 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 183 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$15,000 for new homes.
No purchase-price cap. Stamp duty is fully exempted for eligible first-home buyers as a separate concession.
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 4 across postcode 5167.
Conveyance duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with RevenueSA
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Amanda Rishworth Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Amanda Rishworth | 70.7% | 29.3% | +4.4 |
| 2022 | Amanda Rishworth | 66.3% | 33.6% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Amanda Rishworth | 61.9% | 38.1% | +1.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Chris Picton Australian Labor Party
Next state election: 16 March 2030.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Chris Picton ALP | 62.0% |
| 2022 | Chris Picton ALP | 70.1% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2024, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of South Australia.
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Common questions about Port Noarlunga South
Is Port Noarlunga South a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Port Noarlunga South is moderate (57/100, ranked against other SA suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga South has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (90/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Port Noarlunga South a good place to live?
Port Noarlunga South has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (27/100), ranked against other SA suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Port Noarlunga South?
Port Noarlunga South, SA had a population of 3,058 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Port Noarlunga South, SA?
The postcode for Port Noarlunga South, SA is 5167.
How far is Port Noarlunga South from Adelaide?
Port Noarlunga South is 36 km from Adelaide CBD by road, about 38 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Port Noarlunga South?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Port Noarlunga South was $79,560 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Port Noarlunga South?
The median advertised rent in Port Noarlunga South is $690 a week for houses (14 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Port Noarlunga South?
The median age of residents in Port Noarlunga South was 39 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Port Noarlunga South at risk of bushfire?
Port Noarlunga South has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is Port Noarlunga South walkable?
Port Noarlunga South scores 38/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Port Noarlunga South?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Port Noarlunga South, Adelaide Airport M.o. (23.9 km away), summer days average 28.1°C, winter nights 7.8°C, 394 mm of rain a year over 71 rainy days, and 16 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Port Noarlunga South?
First-home buyers in SA may be eligible for $15,000 towards new homes. The grant is administered by RevenueSA; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Port Noarlunga South belong to?
Port Noarlunga South sits within the Onkaparinga local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Port Noarlunga South?
The average residential rates bill through Onkaparinga is $2,008 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Port Noarlunga South?
Across Onkaparinga, 1,367 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 58.4% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Port Noarlunga South in?
Port Noarlunga South sits within the federal Division of Kingston, currently held by Amanda Rishworth (Australian Labor Party).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2026
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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