Noarlunga Centre vs Port Noarlunga
Noarlunga Centre scores higher on walkability (100/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Noarlunga (963) sits above Noarlunga Centre (952). Port Noarlunga skews owner-occupied (69%), Noarlunga Centre runs more rental-dense (44% owner).
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| Measure | Noarlunga Centre | Port Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $957,500 |
| Median unit | – | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $590/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $293/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 44.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 51.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 952 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 100 | 52 |
| Transit score | 10 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 203 | 3,245 |
| Median age | 40 | 46 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 478 mm | 478 mm |
| Mean max, January | 27.8°C | 27.8°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Port Noarlunga edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 952). Port Noarlunga also has a higher family-household share (66% vs 44%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
Noarlunga Centre vs Port Noarlunga: common questions
Does Noarlunga Centre or Port Noarlunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Noarlunga scores 963 vs 952 in Noarlunga Centre. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Noarlunga Centre or Port Noarlunga?
Noarlunga Centre scores 100/100 on walkability vs 52/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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