Port Noarlunga, SA: suburb profile
The population of Port Noarlunga SA is 3,245 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Noarlunga is $717 per week ($37,284 per year). Median rent in Port Noarlunga is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Port Noarlunga has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Noarlunga has a population density of 1,297 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Noarlunga is England. The most common religion is No religion (57.0% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Gujarati. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Noarlunga is $1,534.
There were 68 recorded offences in Port Noarlunga in 2025-26, a rate of 21 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (27 offences).
Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.
Port Noarlunga Map
Port Noarlunga Population
3,245 residents at the 2021 Census.
Port Noarlunga Median Income & Rent
Port Noarlunga Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Port Noarlunga Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Port Noarlunga Home Ownership
Of owner-occupied homes in Port Noarlunga, 44.7% are owned outright and 55.3% have a mortgage.
Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.
Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)
Most common overseas birthplaces
- England
- Germany
- India
- Canada
- China
- Brazil
Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL
Port Noarlunga Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL
Port 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
- Gujarati
- Afrikaans
- Italian
- Punjabi
- German
- Mandarin
- French
Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Noarlunga Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Noarlunga Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Noarlunga Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Noarlunga Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL
Port Noarlunga Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Noarlunga Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL
Port Noarlunga Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL
Port 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
Port Noarlunga School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Noarlunga Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Noarlunga Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Noarlunga Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Noarlunga How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Noarlunga Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Noarlunga Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Noarlunga Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL
Port Noarlunga Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Noarlunga Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Noarlunga Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL
Port Noarlunga Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL
Port Noarlunga Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL
Port Noarlunga Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Noarlunga Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Noarlunga When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Noarlunga Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Noarlunga Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL
Port Noarlunga Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Noarlunga Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL
Port Noarlunga Crime Statistics
68 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.
Total offences by year
Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).
Port Noarlunga Schools
Showing 15 of 18 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 Port Noarlunga, with a mapPort Noarlunga Rent Prices & Affordability
23% 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 Port Noarlunga against your income
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Port Noarlunga vs the typical SA suburb
The median personal income in Port Noarlunga is $717 a week, 6% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 410th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, $20 more than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 23.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 46, 3 years older than in the typical SA suburb (43).
| Measure | Port Noarlunga | Typical SA | Typical Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal income | $717/wk | $759/wk | $766/wk |
| Household income | $1,369/wk | $1,494/wk | $1,637/wk |
| Rent | $320/wk | $300/wk | $330/wk |
| Mortgage repayment | $1,534/mo | $1,534/mo | $1,733/mo |
| Median age | 46 | 43 | 42 |
| Rent share of household income | 23.4% | 19.5% | 20.3% |
Suburbs near Port Noarlunga
The closest suburb to Port Noarlunga is Port Noarlunga South, 1.3 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Noarlunga
What is the population of Port Noarlunga SA?
The population of Port Noarlunga SA is 3,245 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1,297 people per km².Port Noarlunga is ranked #2,264 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Noarlunga?
The median personal income in Port Noarlunga SA is $717 per week, or $37,284 per year.The median household income is $1,369 per week.Family income is $1,831 per week.Port Noarlunga is ranked #5,153 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Noarlunga?
Median rent in Port Noarlunga SA is $320 per week ($1,387 per month).Rent represents 23.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Noarlunga ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Noarlunga?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Noarlunga SA is $1,534. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Noarlunga?
The median age in Port Noarlunga SA is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Noarlunga a good suburb to live in?
Port Noarlunga is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,245.The median income is $717/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.4% 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: 41206. All dollar figures in AUD.