Old Noarlunga, SA: suburb profile
The population of Old Noarlunga SA is 1,531 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Old Noarlunga is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Old Noarlunga is $305 per week ($1,322 per month). Old Noarlunga has a median age of 41 years, older than the national median of 38. Old Noarlunga has a population density of 420 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Old Noarlunga is England. The most common religion is No religion (61.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Noarlunga is $1,395.
There were 76 recorded offences in Old Noarlunga in 2025-26, a rate of 50 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (47 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Old Noarlunga Map
Old Noarlunga Population
1,531 residents at the 2021 Census.
Old Noarlunga Median Income & Rent
Old Noarlunga Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Old Noarlunga Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Old Noarlunga Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Old Noarlunga, 39.6% are owned outright and 60.4% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- India
- Afghanistan
- Germany
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Old Noarlunga Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Old Noarlunga Education Level
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
- Vietnamese
- Malayalam
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Old Noarlunga Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Old Noarlunga Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Old Noarlunga Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Old Noarlunga Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Old Noarlunga Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Old Noarlunga Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Old Noarlunga Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Old Noarlunga Ancestry
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
Old Noarlunga School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Old Noarlunga Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Old Noarlunga Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Old Noarlunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Old Noarlunga How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Old Noarlunga Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Old Noarlunga Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Old Noarlunga Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Old Noarlunga Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Old Noarlunga Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Old Noarlunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Old Noarlunga Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Old Noarlunga Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Old Noarlunga Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Old Noarlunga Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Old Noarlunga When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Old Noarlunga Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Old Noarlunga Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Old Noarlunga Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Old Noarlunga Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Old Noarlunga Crime Statistics
76 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Old Noarlunga Schools
Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
All schools near Old Noarlunga, with a mapOld Noarlunga Rent Prices & Affordability
21% of median household income goes on median rent
Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.
Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.
Median rent in Old Noarlunga against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Old Noarlunga vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Old Noarlunga is $704 a week, 7% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 433rd of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $305 a week, $5 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 20.5% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 41, 2 years younger than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Old Noarlunga | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $704/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,485/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $305/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,395/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 41 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 20.5% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Old Noarlunga
The closest suburb to Old Noarlunga is Seaford Meadows, 2.0 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Noarlunga
What is the population of Old Noarlunga SA?
The population of Old Noarlunga SA is 1,531 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 420 people per km².Old Noarlunga is ranked #3,369 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Old Noarlunga?
The median personal income in Old Noarlunga SA is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year.The median household income is $1,485 per week.Family income is $1,845 per week.Old Noarlunga is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Old Noarlunga?
Median rent in Old Noarlunga SA is $305 per week ($1,322 per month).Rent represents 20.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Old Noarlunga ranks #4,469 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Old Noarlunga?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Old Noarlunga SA is $1,395. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Old Noarlunga?
The median age in Old Noarlunga SA is 41 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Old Noarlunga a good suburb to live in?
Old Noarlunga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 1,531.The median income is $704/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41071. All dollar figures in AUD.