Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Noarlunga Downs is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5168, home to 4,031 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 26 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,031
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,189 /week
- Median personal income
- $648 /week
- Median family income
- $1,587 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Onkaparinga
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - South
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,352
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Noarlunga Downs Primary School
- Cardijn College
- Marcellin Technical College
- Christies Beach HS & Southern Vocational College
- Bowden Brompton CS Beach Campus
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 74 bus stops
- Stop 70 Liguria Cres - North side
- Stop 70 Liguria Cres - South side
- Stop 69A Liguria Cres - North East side
- Stop 69A Liguria Cres - South West side
- Noarlunga Railway Station
Lifestyle & amenities
- 12 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 39 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 3 supermarkets
- 17 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 437 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide Airport, 22.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 56.1% of the 1,932 resolvable premises in Noarlunga Downs. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 43.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 56.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,261 across postcode 5168 in the year to FY2024–25 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 717 theft, 229 violent offences, 203 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Noarlunga Downs?
Noarlunga Downs (SA 5168) had 4,031 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Noarlunga Downs?
The median advertised rent in Noarlunga Downs is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Noarlunga Downs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Noarlunga Downs covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Noarlunga Downs Primary School (0 km), Cardijn College (0.5 km), Marcellin Technical College (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Noarlunga Downs?
Noarlunga Downs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (56.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Noarlunga Downs?
Across postcode 5168, 1,261 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (717), violent (229), property damage (203). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Noarlunga Downs?
In Noarlunga Downs, mean daily temperatures range from 11.5°C to 21.6°C and annual rainfall is 437 mm measured at the Adelaide Airport weather station (22.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Noarlunga Downs?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Noarlunga Downs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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