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.
For buyers
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.
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
$715,000
$216,000
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 20263.64%
Based on $715,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202610.35%
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 202644%
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.
585
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
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.
100
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Noarlunga Centre.
Local schools for Noarlunga Centre
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Christies Beach High School
Christie Downs Primary School
Noarlunga Downs Primary School
© 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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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Sources cited
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