Noarlunga Downs vs Port Noarlunga
Noarlunga Downs (median $840,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Port Noarlunga ($957,500). Over the past year, Noarlunga Downs (+16.7%) ran 15.6 percentage points ahead of Port Noarlunga (+1.1%) on house-price growth.
Buying in Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga?
Selling in Noarlunga Downs? The free selling guide
Noarlunga Downs and Port Noarlunga side by side
| Measure | Noarlunga Downs | Port Noarlunga |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $840,000 | $957,500 |
| Median unit | $216,000 | $240,480 |
| House price change, 12 months | +16.7% | +1.1% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $585/wk | $650/wk |
| Unit rent | $480/wk | $380/wk |
| Owner occupied | 61.0% | 69.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 954 | 963 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 52 | 52 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 4,031 | 3,245 |
| Median age | 39 | 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
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 $840,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Noarlunga Downs carries both higher gross yield (3.62% vs 3.53%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Port Noarlunga edges out on average school ICSEA (963 vs 954).
Noarlunga Downs vs Port Noarlunga: common questions
Is Noarlunga Downs or Port Noarlunga cheaper to buy in?
Noarlunga Downs has the lower median house price at $840,000, roughly 12% below Port Noarlunga ($957,500). 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, Noarlunga Downs grew +16.7% vs +1.1% in Port Noarlunga, 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 3.62% in Noarlunga Downs vs 3.53% 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.
Keep comparing
The two suburbs
Compare Noarlunga Downs with
Choosing between Noarlunga Downs and Port Noarlunga?
The free buying guide: budget, schemes, inspections and how not to overpay.