Noarlunga Centre

SA 5168 • South Australia

203
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
1.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Commercial HubSuburbanWell-ConnectedSouth Adelaide

About Noarlunga Centre

Noarlunga Centre is a predominantly commercial suburb located approximately 25 kilometres south of Adelaide's city centre in the City of Onkaparinga. Established in 1978 as a planned regional hub for Adelaide's southern suburbs, the suburb covers just over 1 square kilometre and serves as a major retail and service destination for the wider Onkaparinga district. With a population of around 203 residents, the suburb itself is dominated by commercial activity rather than residential housing.

The suburb is anchored by the Colonnades Shopping Centre, one of the larger regional shopping centres in Adelaide's south, offering a broad range of retail, dining, and service options. Noarlunga Centre is well-connected by public transport, with bus routes linking it to surrounding residential suburbs and the nearby Noarlunga Centre train station on the Noarlunga Centre line. The Southern Expressway provides fast road access to and from central Adelaide, making the area a convenient destination for residents across Adelaide's southern corridor.

Noarlunga Centre falls under postcode 5168 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kaurna electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5168
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-35.15°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.07 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Noarlunga Centre
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Multiple Onkaparinga routes — Surrounding southern suburbs and Adelaide CBD 45–60 min to City

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
25 km
By Train
Approx. 45–55 min to Adelaide Station via Noarlunga Centre Line
By Car (Peak)
30–45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25–35 min

🛣️ Southern Expressway provides direct fast road link to Adelaide CBD

Walkability Very Walkable

Most errands can be done on foot given the suburb's commercial focus and large shopping centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
203
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Noarlunga Centre known for? +

Noarlunga Centre is known as the main commercial hub of Adelaide's southern suburbs, anchored by the Colonnades Shopping Centre. It serves as a central services and retail destination for the broader Onkaparinga region.

How far is Noarlunga Centre from Adelaide CBD? +

Noarlunga Centre is approximately 25 kilometres south of Adelaide's city centre, accessible in around 25–45 minutes by car via the Southern Expressway or 45–55 minutes by train.

Does Noarlunga Centre have public transport? +

Yes — Noarlunga Centre has its own train station on the Seaford Rail Extension and is served by multiple bus routes connecting to surrounding suburbs. It is one of the better-served transport hubs in Adelaide's south.

What is the population of Noarlunga Centre? +

Noarlunga Centre has a residential population of approximately 203 people according to the 2021 Census, as the suburb is predominantly commercial rather than residential.

Is Noarlunga Centre a good place to live? +

Noarlunga Centre is primarily a commercial and transport hub rather than a residential suburb. Its strength is convenience — excellent shopping, strong public transport links, and easy expressway access make it ideal as a services destination for surrounding southern Adelaide communities.

What is the postcode for Noarlunga Centre? +

The postcode for Noarlunga Centre, South Australia is 5168.