SA · Onkaparinga Council
Noarlunga Centre, 5168
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Desirability score
- Top transport
- Top schools
- Affordable
- Green space
- Shops
Suburb profile
Noarlunga Centre hums with inner-city energy, a smaller community where there is always something happening nearby. Well placed between the city and outer suburbs, it offers practical access in every direction. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with schools and childcare nearby.
Everyday errands and local outings are straightforward, with the wider metro area adding variety. Buses and trains connect the area to surrounding suburbs, keeping the wider city within easy reach. Homes are relatively affordable, which helps families and first-time residents put down roots.
Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits around average overall, mainly because community and employment and safety lag similar metro suburbs, despite relative strength in schools and education and transport and access.
Population
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,135
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 16 of 94
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 47.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 21 / 29
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $430
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $485
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $715,000
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 894
- Against the person
- 155
- Against property
- 739
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 4,403.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 79
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -4.3%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Common Assault41
- Other Property Damage And Environmental74
- Other Theft102
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury66
- Theft From Shop448
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 5
- Noarlunga 1 Education Director OfficeNoarlunga House, Hannah RoadSupport Services
- Noarlunga 2 Education Director OfficeNoarlunga House, Hannah RoadSupport Services
- Noarlunga 3 Education Director OfficeNoarlunga House, Hannah RoadSupport Services
- Noarlunga 4 Education Director OfficeNoarlunga House, Hannah RoadSupport Services
- Student Pathways & Careers Transition Program NoarRamsay PlaceSupport Services
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Noarlunga Railway Station
- Stop 65 Beach Rd - South side
- Zone C Noarlunga Centre Interchange - West side
- Zone D Colonnades Interchange
- Zone G Noarlunga Centre Interchange - East side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
1 active roadworks / incidents
- Hauling Comms Cable & Pit WorksSouthern Expressway Right Carriageway, Beach Rd Ramp From Old Noarlunga21 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
Data sources & freshness
- Traffic SA road events — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · Hourly refresh
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
114 planning-related records
2026· 15 proposals
June 2026
- Building alterations- Installation of security gates to the front entry of the existing store.LOT 400 JACKSON PL NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- Variation to Development Application 26011677 to alter advertising signage and new canopy.206 -210 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
May 2026
- Refurbishment of same kiosk (Boost Juice), including knock down and rebuildLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Internal fit-out for ‘18th Street Hot Pot’ and external illuminated signage affixed to the building façade (Tenancy SP219)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- Tenancy Fitout (18th Street Hot Pot)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Internal refurbishment works9 ALEXANDER KELLY DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
April 2026
- Variation to Development Application No. 24025765206 -210 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- internal fitout of renovation to the shop.LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- Replace the main entrance's existing double swing timber doors with new AS1428-compliant aluminium, double sliding, auto doors.38 DAVID WITTON DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168;LOT 102 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
March 2026
- Advertisement sign (illuminated)LOT 404 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- FIt out of NAB tenancy in existing retail buildingLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
February 2026
- Alterations to a Kmart tenancy within an existing retail buildingLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Advertising Sign (Illuminated)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Internal building works and alterations to existing indoor recreation facility, including illuminated signage changes20 -30 DAVID WITTON DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancyLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
2025· 20 proposals
December 2025
- Full refurbishment of existing kitchenLOT 404 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Battery energy storage system with associated fencing and canopyLOT 400 JACKSON PL NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
November 2025
- Partial change of land use to include a restaurant within an existing indoor recreation facility20 -30 DAVID WITTON DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Internal Refurbishment of AmenitiesLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Internal shop refurbishment - Golden Jack Express (Tenancy SP029)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
October 2025
- Internal restaurant refurbishment - Bami Colonnades (Shop SP185)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Update canopy, stairs and associated garden bedsLOT 51 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- Internal alterations to existing Westpac/BankSA tenancyLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
September 2025
- Internal Tenancy Refurbishment - T Nails Art & Design (Tenancy SP195)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Tenancy Fitout (Yo-World Colonnades)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
August 2025
- Variation to Development Authorisation ( 145/848/2020) - Variation to conditions for operation hours and patron numbers70 DYSON RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Under Assessment
- Office Fitout - Vicinity Centre Management (Colonnades)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
June 2025
- Internal refurbishment - Clinpath Colonades Shopping Centre (Tenancy SP217a)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
May 2025
- Front end alterations to existing Coles tenancyLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- SP031/SP032 - Proposed tenancy reconfiguration and fitoutLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Tenancy Fitout (Focus Home Improvements)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Petstock2 SEAMAN RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
February 2025
- Upgrade works including new skillion roof and highlight windows to entry, roof and cladding replacement, solar panel installation and pool shell and plant upgrades.LOT 2 SEAMAN RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
January 2025
- Building alteration (internal rearrangement of the cosmetics department in the existing shop).LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Renewal of existing supermarket spaceLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
2024· 5 proposals
December 2024
- Internal shop refurbishment & associated signages - Grandalfs Burger (Tenancy SP221)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
November 2024
- Change of use to office and internal fitoutLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Building alterations (internal shop fitout), including upgrade of Counter, external surfaces and signage (The Baker's Lounge - tenancy SP219)LOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
October 2024
- Building alterationsLOT 57 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
- Change of use to indoor recreation facility (installation of 5 golf hitting bays) with existing shop use, building alteration comprising internal walls and shop fittings and associated signage.84 DYSON RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
90 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bakers DelightBakery
Colonnades Shopping Centre
- The Cheesecake ShopBakery
- ANZBank
- BankSA BranchBank
1 Ramsey Walk, Noarlunga Centre
- Commonwealth BankBank
- Silk Laser ClinicsBeauty salon
- Dreamland Bedding SpecialistsBed
- SnoozeBed
- QBD BooksBooks
- Colonnades Centre InterchangeBus Station
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 2
- Emergency department
- On site
- GP Plus Super Clinic Noarlunga20 Alexander Kelly DriveGP Plus Super Clinic
- Noarlunga HospitalAlexander Kelly DrivePublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 3
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 53.1/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 14% of South Australia's suburbs
- National rank
- 1421st in Australia
- State rank
- 99th in SA
- Peer rank
- #27 among Metro Adelaide · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #75 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
- Data confidence
- 91%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Common Assaultcrime41
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime74
- Other Theftcrime102
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime66
- Theft From Shopcrime448
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- GP Plus Super Clinic Noarlungahealth20 Alexander Kelly DriveGP Plus Super Clinic
- Noarlunga HospitalhealthAlexander Kelly DrivePublic Hospital
- Advertisement sign (illuminated)planningLOT 404 BEACH RD NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Lodged 16 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Advertising Sign (Illuminated)planningLOT 54 BURGESS DR NOARLUNGA CENTRE SA 5168Lodged 10 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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