City of Onkaparinga

Noarlunga Centre

Noarlunga Centre at a glance

Median house

$715,000

Median unit

$216,000

Walk score

100

Walker's paradise

Population

203

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Noarlunga Centre.

The postcode for Noarlunga Centre is 5168 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.

The median house price in Noarlunga Centre is $715,000.

Noarlunga Centre (5168) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $715,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K.

Noarlunga Centre has roughly 203 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Noarlunga Centre scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.

Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Noarlunga Centre's population at 203, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 51% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

203

Median age

40

Family households

44%

Lone person

43%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $715,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $216,000, roughly 70% below the house median.

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A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $143,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$715,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $216,000.

Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$500/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$430/wk

Owner occupied

44%

Renter occupied

51%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$715,000

Median Unit PriceSource: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

$216,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

203

Median age: 40

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.64% (median rent $500/wk against a $715,000 price tag). Units yield 10.35% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 51% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

3.64%

Based on $715,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

10.35%

Based on $216,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

44%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

585

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY487 (83.2%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON98 (16.8%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

100

Transit Score

10

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Noarlunga Centre.

Local schools for Noarlunga Centre

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Government School Catchment

Christies Beach High School

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Christie Downs Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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Noarlunga Downs Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

448 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.0°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

7.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Noarlunga Centre.

What is the median house price in Noarlunga Centre?
The median house price in Noarlunga Centre, SA 5168 is $715,000. The median unit price is $216,000.
What is the Noarlunga Centre postcode?
Noarlunga Centre is in the 5168 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
Where is Noarlunga Centre?
Noarlunga Centre is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5168. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
What is the average rent in Noarlunga Centre?
The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $430.
What schools are in Noarlunga Centre?
There are 20 schools serving Noarlunga Centre on this page, including FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement, Christies Beach High School, Cardijn College.
How walkable is Noarlunga Centre?
Noarlunga Centre has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 10, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Noarlunga Centre?
Noarlunga Centre is close to Noarlunga Downs, Christie Downs, Christies Beach, Christies Beach North, Port Noarlunga.
What is the population of Noarlunga Centre?
The population of Noarlunga Centre is approximately 203 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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