Old Noarlunga vs Port Noarlunga South.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $830,500 and $940,000. Old Noarlunga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Old Noarlunga (median $830,500) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Port Noarlunga South ($940,000). Over the past year, Old Noarlunga (+24.9%) ran 13.5 percentage points ahead of Port Noarlunga South (+11.4%) on house-price growth.
Old Noarlunga scores higher on walkability (28/100 vs 6/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Noarlunga South (965) sits above Old Noarlunga (964).
For buyers
Old Noarlunga is the lower entry point at $830,500 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Old Noarlunga carries both higher gross yield (3.77% vs 3.60%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
For families
Port Noarlunga South edges out on average school ICSEA (965 vs 964).
Common questions
Is Old Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South cheaper to buy in?
Old Noarlunga has the lower median house price at $830,500, roughly 12% below Port Noarlunga South ($940,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Old Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Over the past 12 months, Old Noarlunga grew +24.9% vs +11.4% in Port Noarlunga South, a gap of 13.5 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 Old Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Noarlunga South scores 965 vs 964 in Old Noarlunga. 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, Old Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Old Noarlunga scores 28/100 on walkability vs 6/100. 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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Old Noarlunga or Port Noarlunga South?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.77% in Old Noarlunga vs 3.60% in Port Noarlunga South. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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