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Old Noarlunga SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Old Noarlunga, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

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 419.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Old Noarlunga is England. The most common religion is No Religion (65% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. 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).

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Old Noarlunga Population

residents (Census 2021)

Median Income

$704/wk

$36,608/yr

Median Rent

$305/wk

$1,322/mo

Median Age

41yrs

National: 38

Mortgage

$1,395/mo

Household size: —

Old Noarlunga Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Weekly Income

$704/wk

$36,608 per year

#5420 of 14,663

🏠

Median Weekly Rent

$305/wk

$1,322 per month

#4469 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

41years

3 years older than national median

🏡

Housing

$1,395/mo mortgage

Avg household size: —

Old Noarlunga Demographics

Gender Split

Male 51.3% (787) Female 48.7% (746)

Population Density

419.5

people per km²

1,531 people · 3.6 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,845

Family income/wk

Old Noarlunga 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 & Locality (SAL)

Old Noarlunga Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

39.6% 180 dwellings

🏦

Owned with mortgage

60.4% 274 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Old Noarlunga Country of Birth

Australia

86.0%

England

12.4%

India

0.7%

Afghanistan

0.4%

Germany

0.4%

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

Old Noarlunga Religion

No Religion

64.9%

Catholic

11.2%

Anglican

8.0%

Not stated

6.8%

Uniting Church

4.6%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Lutheran

1.0%

Christinty Jehvahs Witnses

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Old Noarlunga Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

46.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

23.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Old Noarlunga Languages Spoken at Home

Other

47.1%

Vietnamese

29.4%

Malayalam

23.5%

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

Old Noarlunga Employment

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Employed full-time

35.8% 410 people

⏰

Employed part-time

23.7% 271 people

🔍

Unemployed

4.2% 48 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.3% 416 people

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

Old Noarlunga Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.2%

Bachelor Degree

17.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.9%

Postgraduate Degree

3.5%

Certificate I/II

3.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.7%

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

Old Noarlunga Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

25.1%

Professionals

19.4%

Community & Personal Service

14.3%

Managers

11.0%

Clerical & Administrative

9.3%

Labourers

8.4%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.3%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Old Noarlunga Field of Study

Engineering

22.2%

Society & Culture

15.1%

Management & Commerce

14.9%

Health

11.7%

Architecture & Building

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.2%

Education

7.6%

Creative Arts

3.4%

Agriculture & Environment

2.3%

Natural & Physical Sciences

2.3%

Information Technology

1.1%

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

Old Noarlunga Dwelling Types

Separate house

99.4%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Old Noarlunga Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.5%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

2.2%

$400-$499/wk

5.8%

$500-$649/wk

5.6%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.3%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.5%

$4,000+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Old Noarlunga Marital Status

💍

Married

43.2% 542

↔️

Separated

4.7% 59

📋

Divorced

10.9% 137

🕊️

Widowed

4.1% 51

👤

Never married

37.1% 466

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Old Noarlunga Ancestry

English

37.0%

Australian

31.3%

Scottish

9.2%

Irish

6.8%

German

5.8%

Other

3.3%

Italian

2.1%

Dutch

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

0.9%

Polish

0.7%

Welsh

0.7%

Greek

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Old Noarlunga School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

35.1%

Secondary — Government

15.1%

Vocational Education

13.0%

Secondary — Catholic

8.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

8.4%

Pre-school

7.7%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

6.4%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

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

Old Noarlunga Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.8% 200

✅

No need for assistance

93.2% 2,722

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

Old Noarlunga Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

13.6% 162

—

Not a volunteer

86.4% 1,032

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Old Noarlunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.1%

$300-$449/mo

2.7%

$450-$599/mo

2.7%

$600-$799/mo

5.0%

$800-$999/mo

9.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

27.5%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

19.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

20.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

5.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Old Noarlunga How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

75.0%

Did not go to work

14.2%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Train

2.3%

Walked only

1.5%

Truck

1.2%

Other

1.2%

Bus

0.5%

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

Old Noarlunga Car Ownership

0 vehicles

4.2%

1 vehicle

30.8%

2 vehicles

39.4%

3 vehicles

15.3%

4+ vehicles

10.2%

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

Old Noarlunga Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.4%

2 bedrooms

10.9%

3 bedrooms

56.8%

4 bedrooms

25.8%

5 bedrooms

4.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

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

Old Noarlunga Population Mobility

13.0%

moved in the last year

36.6%

moved in the last 5 years

5.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

62.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Old Noarlunga Indigenous Population

0.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

2,906

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Old Noarlunga Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

175

Asthma

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Old Noarlunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.5%

$1-$149/wk

4.6%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

4.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.5%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

11.6%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.0%

$3,500+/wk

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Old Noarlunga Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.3%

Couple — no children

28.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.7%

One parent — children under 15

8.5%

One parent — no children under 15

6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Old Noarlunga Military Service

🏅

Previously served

2.6% 31

👤

Never served

97.4% 1,167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Old Noarlunga Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.9% 166

—

Did not provide

86.1% 1,030

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Old Noarlunga Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

13.5%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

17.5%

4 children

7.3%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Old Noarlunga When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Old Noarlunga Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.5%

5–14 hours

29.0%

15–29 hours

15.5%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

24.8%

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

Old Noarlunga Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

36.0%

3 persons

18.4%

4 persons

13.4%

5 persons

4.9%

6+ persons

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Old Noarlunga Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,257

Moved from SA

139

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from overseas

Moved from QLD

Moved from WA

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

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

Old Noarlunga Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

77.7%

Step family — no other children

12.3%

Blended family — no other children

6.1%

Intact family — other children present

2.2%

Other couple — children only

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Old Noarlunga Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 76 total

Theft

Property Damage

Fraud

Assault

Break & Enter

Robbery

Other Against Person

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Old Noarlunga Schools

schools nearby

government

979

avg ICSEA score

2,338

total students

Moana Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 369 students

1018

ICSEA

All Saints Catholic Primary School Catholic

Primary · R-6 · 536 students

1017

ICSEA

Old Noarlunga Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 155 students

999

ICSEA

Seaford Rise Primary School Government

Primary · U, R-6 · 369 students

977

ICSEA

Seaford Secondary College Government

Secondary · U, 7-12 · 829 students

962

ICSEA

Huntfield Heights School P-6 Government

Primary · R-6 · 80 students

898

ICSEA

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

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Old Noarlunga Rent Prices & Affordability

21%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,485/wk

Median Rent $305/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.5%

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

If you earn X in Old Noarlunga

Your weekly income

≈ $6,435/month

Median rent $305/wk

Left after rent $1,180/wk

Rent share 20.5%

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Pop: 2,154 Income: $927/wk Rent: $430/wk

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Pop: 2,039 Income: $945/wk Rent: $380/wk

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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 419.5 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 SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.5% 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: 41071. All dollar figures in AUD.