Noarlunga Downs vs Port Noarlunga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $770,000 and $898,000. Port Noarlunga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Noarlunga Downs (median $770,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Port Noarlunga ($898,000). Over the past year, Port Noarlunga (+12%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Noarlunga Downs (-3.6%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Noarlunga (963) sits above Noarlunga Downs (954).
For buyers
Noarlunga Downs is the lower entry point at $770,000 median, 14% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Noarlunga Downs delivers the better gross yield (3.98% vs 3.68%), but Port Noarlunga has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Port Noarlunga edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 954).
Common questions
Is Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga cheaper to buy in?
Noarlunga Downs has the lower median house price at $770,000, roughly 14% below Port Noarlunga ($898,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga?
Over the past 12 months, Port Noarlunga grew +12% vs -3.6% in Noarlunga Downs, a gap of 15.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Noarlunga scores 963 vs 954 in Noarlunga Downs. 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 suburb has higher rental yield, Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.98% in Noarlunga Downs vs 3.68% in Port Noarlunga. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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