Noarlunga Downs SA

Postcode 5168 · Onkaparinga LGA

Noarlunga Downs is a smaller suburb in South Australia within the Onkaparinga local government area (postcode 5168). With a population of 4,031, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $62K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, community & personal service, professionals. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Noarlunga Downs is $770,000, having grown strongly 5.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $535. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,352.

Noarlunga Downs is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 978, which is around the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 34 bus stops. The crime rate in the Onkaparinga LGA is moderate at 5,607 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Noarlunga Downs offers a gross rental yield of 3.6%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($770K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 12.5x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +5.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.6% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$770K/$950K Near Median
Affordability12.5x Stretched
Price Momentum+5.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$770K
5.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$250
POPULATION
4,031
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,189
Personal Income /wk$648
Mortgage /mth$1,352
CRIME (Onkaparinga LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,607
Total Incidents226
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops34
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA978
Total Students2,371
Catholic1
Government1
Cardijn CollegeCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 1019
Noarlunga Downs Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 937
Data: 2025-Q4