SA · Onkaparinga Council
Port Noarlunga, SA, 5167
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Desirability index
#37 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Port Noarlunga is a smaller suburban community in the Onkaparinga area, home to around 3,245 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 185 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 57.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $500 (flats $350, houses $635), median house prices near $898,000 (up 12% recently), 2 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, 4 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 3,245
- Median age
- 46
- Median household income / week
- $1,369
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 110 of 1,440
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,534
- Employment rate
- 57.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 92 / 108 / 160
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)
- $350
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $635
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $500
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $898,000
- Median price change
- +12%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
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)
- 185
- Against the person
- 41
- Against property
- 144
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 57
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 79 residents
- State safety percentile
- 69.4th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 52
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental43
- Other Theft24
- Sct - Residence16
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Motor Vehicle27
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 2 (1 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA
- 999
- Frieda Corpe Community Kindergarten42 Benny AvenuePreschools
- Port Noarlunga Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 999
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 69A Murray Rd - North West side
- Stop 71 Witton Rd - West side
- Stop 72 Witton Rd - South West side
- Stop 72A Witton Rd - West side
- Stop 73 Saltfleet St - South West side
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Roadworks & transport
4 active roadworks / incidents
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Leitch Av21 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Parham Cr21 Jun 2026 – 10 Jul 2026
- Sewer ConnectionMurray Road, Dyson Rd24 Jun 2026 – 03 Jul 2026
- Vms TrailerMurray Road, Johnson Cr19 Jun 2026 – 17 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.
305 planning-related records
2026· 35 proposals
June 2026
- Outdoor recreation facility consisting of a 36 bay driving range canopy structure, four (4) padel courts, mini golf course and refurbishment of existing control building and associated carparking, landscaping and acoustic fence.LOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Outbuilding - shed19 GEOFFREY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of dwelling (eaves), re-reroofing existing dwelling and carport, internal alterations, rear addition, enclosed verandah to rear, new front entrance verandah, swimming pool and associated fencing.4 OLIVER CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Upper-level dwelling addition to existing dwelling5 WELLAND ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling12A BENNY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Increase in maximum patrons to 90 and change in operating hours to: 4pm - 10pm wednesday, thursday & sunday 4pm - 1:30 am Friday, Saturday 2am finish on friday/saturday for when we have private functions20 GAWLER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
May 2026
- Double storey detached dwelling with an internal split-level layout104A MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Two 20ft shipping containers for temporary storage for business stock and equipment for a period of 12 monthsLOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Attached Verandah7 IRVINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Undertake coastal erosion maintenance of the Onkaparinga Estuary - sand harvesting, replenishment and associated worksLOT 1621 WEARING ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
April 2026
- Pool safety barrier27 OLD HONEYPOT RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation and verandah35A PETERSEN CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Change of Use from Detached Dwelling to Co-living (7 residences)12A HINTON ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Change of Use from Detached Dwelling to Co-living (7 residences)12 HINTON ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Change of use from consulting rooms to shop (cafe) and internal fitout13 -17 GAWLER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
March 2026
- Verandah25 ALEXANDER TCE PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Double storey detached dwelling41 ANDERSON AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Retrospective application for an ancillary accommodation77 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Retrospective application for Verandah79 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Verandah (Mamma Carmela)2 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167;LOT 1647 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling with retaining wall and fence of combined height of 2.8m16 KULKYNE WAY PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Construct two storey detached dwelling, retaining walls and retain existing swimming pool and spa6 KATHARINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Verandah & Deck52 RIVERVIEW DR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- 1 into 2 Land Division24 KATHARINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
February 2026
- Retaining wall with a maximum height of 1.4m21 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Attached VerandahUNIT 3 7 BARKER ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Community Title Land Division 1 allotment into 5.11 WITTON RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- In-ground swimming pool with safety feature20 BENNY AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Construct three (3), detached dwellings in terrace arrangement53 DYSON RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling with associated retaining wall up to a maximum height of 1.1m, deck and removal of a regulated Eucalyptus occidentalis36 MARGARET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Carport60 MURRAY RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- In-ground swimming pool with safety barrier14 OLIVER CR PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
January 2026
- Dwelling addition alteration with extension of existing garage and associated decking at the upper ground level10 CLARKE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Advertisement on River Road for driving range in the form of a V-shaped signLOT 2 RIVER RD PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- single story dwelling addition25 SERENITY RISE PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
2025· 54 proposals
December 2025
- Attached verandah X 2 and associated decking5 RALPHS AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Retrospective application for attached verandah19 SALTFLEET ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
November 2025
- Building alteration enabling Torrens Title land division 1 into 2 allotments3 MARR ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
- Dwelling additions and decks21 KATHARINE ST PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Under Assessment
- Single storey detached dwelling6 DODD AV PORT NOARLUNGA SA 5167Decision Made
2024· 45 proposals
45 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 50 proposals
50 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 66 proposals
66 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 55 proposals
55 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
70 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Antiques
- Fleet Street SocialBar
- Bbq
- Bench (10)
- Bicycle Parking (3)
- Stop 67 Dyson Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Murray Road - North sideBus stop
- Stop 68 Murray Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 69 Murray Road - South sideBus stop
- Stop 69A Murray Road - North West sideBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
27 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- kindergartenkindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 7
- Parks (OSM)
- 7
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 75.5/100
- Cohort rank
- #37 among Coastal & beach suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
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Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services (SA) — OpenStreetMap + SA Education · Updated on site
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
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