Old Noarlunga, SA 5168 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Old Noarlunga is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5168, home to 1,531 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Onkaparinga local government area and roughly 26 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,531
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,485 /week
- Median personal income
- $704 /week
- Median family income
- $1,845 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- 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
- $305 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,395
- 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 Premises serves 99.4% of the 707 resolvable premises in Old Noarlunga. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 99.4%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
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 Old Noarlunga?
Old Noarlunga (SA 5168) had 1,531 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Onkaparinga local government area.
What is the median rent in Old Noarlunga?
The median advertised rent in Old Noarlunga is $305/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Old Noarlunga?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Old Noarlunga 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 Old Noarlunga?
Old Noarlunga is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Old Noarlunga?
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 Old Noarlunga?
In Old Noarlunga, 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 Old Noarlunga?
76 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Old Noarlunga 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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