Noarlunga Downs at a glance
Median house
$770,000
-3.6% year on year
Median unit
$216,000
Walk score
52
Somewhat walkable
Population
4,031
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Noarlunga Downs.
The postcode for Noarlunga Downs is 5168 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Noarlunga Downs is $770,000.
Noarlunga Downs (5168) sits in the Onkaparinga region of South Australia. The median house here is $770,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -3.6% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Noarlunga Downs has roughly 4,031 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Noarlunga Downs scores 52/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 Downs's population at 4,031, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (61% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,031
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $770,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $216,000, roughly 72% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-3.6%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $154,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -3.6%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$770,000
-3.6% over the past year. Median unit price $216,000.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$590/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$515/wk
Owner occupied
61%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$770,000
-3.6% annual growth
$216,000
4,031
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.98% (median rent $590/wk against a $770,000 price tag). Units yield 12.40% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% 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 20263.98%
Based on $770,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 202612.40%
Based on $216,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-3.6%
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 202661%
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.
5-year trajectory
at -3.6%/yr
2021
$925K
5-year change
-17%
2026
$770K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
132
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.
52
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Noarlunga Downs.
Local schools for Noarlunga Downs
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Government School Catchment
Noarlunga Downs Primary School
Christies Beach High School
Hackham West 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 Downs.
- What is the median house price in Noarlunga Downs?
- The median house price in Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168 is $770,000. The median unit price is $216,000. Annual growth is -3.6%.
- What is the Noarlunga Downs postcode?
- Noarlunga Downs is in the 5168 postcode, in SA, in the City of Onkaparinga region.
- Where is Noarlunga Downs?
- Noarlunga Downs 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 Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, for units it's $515.
- What schools are in Noarlunga Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Noarlunga Downs on this page, including Cardijn College, Noarlunga Downs Primary School, Christies Beach High School.
- How walkable is Noarlunga Downs?
- Noarlunga Downs has a Walk Score of 52 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Noarlunga Downs?
- Noarlunga Downs is close to Noarlunga Centre, Hackham West, Huntfield Heights, Christie Downs, Port Noarlunga.
- What is the population of Noarlunga Downs?
- The population of Noarlunga Downs is approximately 4,031 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
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