Port Noarlunga South vs Port Noarlunga.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $940,000 and $898,000. Port Noarlunga edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Port Noarlunga (median $898,000) is roughly 5% cheaper to buy into than Port Noarlunga South ($940,000). Over the past year, Port Noarlunga (+12%) ran 0.6 percentage points ahead of Port Noarlunga South (+11.4%) on house-price growth.
Port Noarlunga scores higher on walkability (6/100 vs 52/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Port Noarlunga South (965) sits above Port Noarlunga (963).
For buyers
Port Noarlunga is the lower entry point at $898,000 median, 5% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Port Noarlunga carries both higher gross yield (3.65% 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 963).
Common questions
Is Port Noarlunga South or Port Noarlunga cheaper to buy in?
Port Noarlunga has the lower median house price at $898,000, roughly 5% 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, Port Noarlunga South or Port Noarlunga?
Over the past 12 months, Port Noarlunga grew +12% vs +11.4% in Port Noarlunga South, a gap of 0.6 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 Port Noarlunga South or Port Noarlunga have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Port Noarlunga South scores 965 vs 963 in Port 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, Port Noarlunga South or Port Noarlunga?
Port Noarlunga scores 52/100 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, Port Noarlunga South or Port Noarlunga?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.65% in Port 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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