Noarlunga Downs, SA: suburb profile

The population of Noarlunga Downs SA is 4,031 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Noarlunga Downs is $648 per week ($33,696 per year). Median rent in Noarlunga Downs is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Noarlunga Downs has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Noarlunga Downs has a population density of 931 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Noarlunga Downs is England. The most common religion is No religion (55.8% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Noarlunga Downs is $1,352.

There were 95 recorded offences in Noarlunga Downs in 2025-26, a rate of 24 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (29 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Noarlunga Downs Population

4,031 residents at the 2021 Census.

Noarlunga Downs Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$648/wk

$33,696 per year

Ranked 6,331 of 14,663

Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

Ranked 6,115 of 14,663

Median Age

39years

1 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,352/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Noarlunga Downs Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.0% (1,979) Female 51.0% (2,057)

Population Density

931

people per km²

4,031 people · 4.3 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,587

Family income/wk

Noarlunga Downs Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Noarlunga Downs Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Noarlunga Downs, 33.3% are owned outright and 66.7% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

33.3%

Owned with mortgage

66.7%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
India
Germany
Croatia
China
Egypt
Hong Kong

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Religion

No religion

55.8%

Catholic

12.1%

Anglican

7.7%

Not stated

6.9%

Christian (other)

3.5%

Uniting Church

2.6%

Baptist

1.7%

Pentecostal

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

51.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

21.3%

Year 10 or equivalent

20.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.9%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
Polish
Spanish
Mandarin
German
Korean

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Employment

Employed full-time

32.0% 969 people

Employed part-time

22.3% 674 people

Unemployed

4.3% 129 people

Not in labour force

41.5% 1,255 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

50.5%

Bachelor Degree

19.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Certificate I/II

4.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Occupation

Professionals

22.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

18.6%

Community & Personal Service

18.6%

Clerical & Administrative

13.2%

Managers

10.8%

Sales Workers

6.6%

Labourers

5.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Noarlunga Downs Field of Study

Management & Commerce

20.2%

Society & Culture

19.4%

Engineering

15.9%

Health

13.3%

Education

7.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.8%

Architecture & Building

6.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.8%

Information Technology

2.6%

Creative Arts

2.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Dwelling Types

Separate house

92.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.4%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$1-$149/wk

0.6%

$150-$299/wk

2.3%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

10.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.6%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.1%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.4%

$4,000+/wk

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Marital Status

Married

40.3% 1,326

Separated

3.7% 121

Divorced

11.6% 382

Widowed

5.5% 181

Never married

39.0% 1,284

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Ancestry

English

47.2%

Australian

38.0%

Scottish

8.6%

Irish

7.6%

German

6.3%

Australian Aboriginal

3.3%

Dutch

2.7%

Italian

2.6%

Greek

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Filipino

1.2%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Noarlunga Downs School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

33.1%

Secondary — Government

16.6%

Vocational Education

10.3%

Pre-school

10.2%

Secondary — Catholic

9.6%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

8.0%

Primary — Catholic

7.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

7.3%

No need for assistance

92.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Volunteering

Volunteer

12.9% 407

Not a volunteer

87.1% 2,742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.8%

$300-$449/mo

2.9%

$450-$599/mo

3.0%

$600-$799/mo

5.3%

$800-$999/mo

8.8%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

29.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

25.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

14.5%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Noarlunga Downs How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.3%

Did not go to work

15.4%

Car (passenger)

4.9%

Train

2.1%

Bus

1.1%

Walked only

0.7%

Other

0.7%

Truck

0.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.3%

Bicycle

0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Car Ownership

0 vehicles

9.1%

1 vehicle

39.3%

2 vehicles

35.5%

3 vehicles

10.2%

4+ vehicles

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.0%

2 bedrooms

15.5%

3 bedrooms

59.7%

4 bedrooms

20.0%

5 bedrooms

3.3%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

33.8%

moved in the last 5 years

6.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Indigenous Population

3.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

568

Asthma

175

Diabetes

148

Arthritis

148

Heart disease

125

Lung condition

110

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.9%

$150-$299/wk

8.1%

$300-$399/wk

7.1%

$400-$499/wk

5.6%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

11.9%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.9%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

36.8%

Couple — no children

26.6%

One parent — children under 15

13.8%

Couple — no children under 15

13.8%

One parent — no children under 15

9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Military Service

Current ADF — Reserves

0.2% 6

Previously served

3.1% 98

Never served

96.7% 3,058

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

14.9% 466

Did not provide

85.1% 2,667

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Children Ever Born

No children

30.5%

1 child

14.9%

2 children

30.7%

3 children

17.2%

4 children

5.7%

5+ children

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Noarlunga Downs When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

207

1971–1980

110

1981–1990

110

1991–2000

2001–2010

192

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.7%

5–14 hours

29.6%

15–29 hours

13.7%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Household Size

1 person

32.2%

2 persons

33.5%

3 persons

15.1%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

4.7%

6+ persons

2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,392

Moved from SA

307

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from TAS

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

79.9%

Step family — no other children

10.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.8%

Intact family — other children present

2.3%

Other couple — children only

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Noarlunga Downs Crime Statistics

95 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Property Damage

Assault

Theft

Break & Enter

Other Against Person

Fraud

Total offences by year

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

Noarlunga Downs Schools

schools nearby

government

955

avg ICSEA score

6,596

total students

St John The Apostle Parish School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 334 students

1021

ICSEA

Cardijn College Catholic

Secondary · R-12 · 2,247 students

1019

ICSEA

All Saints Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 536 students

1017

ICSEA

Port Noarlunga Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 370 students

999

ICSEA

Old Noarlunga Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 155 students

999

ICSEA

Calvary Lutheran Primary School Independent

Primary · R-6 · 191 students

971

ICSEA

South Port Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 295 students

968

ICSEA

Seaford Secondary College Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 829 students

962

ICSEA

FAME - Flexible Accredited Meaningful Engagement Catholic

Secondary · 7-12 · 137 students

952

ICSEA

Noarlunga Downs Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 124 students

937

ICSEA

Christie Downs Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 205 students

925

ICSEA

Christies Beach High School Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 789 students

905

ICSEA

Huntfield Heights School P-6 Government

Primary · R-6 · 80 students

898

ICSEA

Christies Beach Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 194 students

889

ICSEA

Hackham West School Government

Primary · R-6 · 110 students

867

ICSEA

Showing 15 of 20 schools.

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Noarlunga Downs Rent Prices & Affordability

21% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,189/wk

Median rent $250/wk

Rent to income 21.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Noarlunga Downs against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,152 a month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $939/wk

Rent share 21.0%

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Income: $596/wk Rent: $180/wk $70/wk less rent

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Income: $635/wk Rent: $194/wk $56/wk less rent

Port Augusta West

Income: $720/wk Rent: $213/wk $37/wk less rent

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Income: $758/wk Rent: $230/wk $20/wk less rent

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Income: $713/wk Rent: $185/wk $65/wk less rent

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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $50/wk less rent

Ferryden Park

Income: $548/wk Rent: $242/wk $8/wk less rent

Berri

Income: $610/wk Rent: $215/wk $35/wk less rent

Noarlunga Downs vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Noarlunga Downs is $648 a week, 15% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 508th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $250 a week, $50 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 21.0% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 39, 4 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Noarlunga Downs	Typical SA	Typical Australia
Personal income	$648/wk	$759/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,189/wk	$1,494/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$250/wk	$300/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,352/mo	$1,534/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	39	43	42
Rent share of household income	21.0%	19.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Noarlunga Downs

The closest suburb to Noarlunga Downs is Seaford Meadows, 1.4 km away.

Seaford Meadows

1.4 km away · income $854/wk · rent $360/wk

Huntfield Heights

1.7 km away · income $623/wk · rent $290/wk

Port Noarlunga

1.9 km away · income $717/wk · rent $320/wk

Port Noarlunga South

2.0 km away · income $786/wk · rent $350/wk

Hackham

2.1 km away · income $613/wk · rent $297/wk

Hackham West

2.4 km away · income $496/wk · rent $238/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Noarlunga Downs

What is the population of Noarlunga Downs SA?

The population of Noarlunga Downs SA is 4,031 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 931 people per km².Noarlunga Downs is ranked #1,909 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Noarlunga Downs?

The median personal income in Noarlunga Downs SA is $648 per week, or $33,696 per year.The median household income is $1,189 per week.Family income is $1,587 per week.Noarlunga Downs is ranked #6,331 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Noarlunga Downs?

Median rent in Noarlunga Downs SA is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 21.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Noarlunga Downs ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Noarlunga Downs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Noarlunga Downs SA is $1,352. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Noarlunga Downs?

The median age in Noarlunga Downs SA is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Noarlunga Downs a good suburb to live in?

Noarlunga Downs is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 4,031.The median income is $648/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41035. All dollar figures in AUD.