Port Noarlunga
SA 5167 • Greater Adelaide
About Port Noarlunga
Port Noarlunga is a coastal suburb located approximately 30 kilometres south of Adelaide CBD within the City of Onkaparinga, one of South Australia's largest local government areas. With a population of 3,245, it is a well-established community with a median age of 46 and a median household income of $1,369 per week. The suburb sits on low-lying coastal land at an elevation of just 5 metres, bordered by the Gulf St Vincent to the west and the Onkaparinga River to the north, giving it a distinctive beachside village character. Housing stock is predominantly freestanding homes, including older-style beach cottages and more contemporary family residences.
Port Noarlunga is beloved across metropolitan Adelaide for its sheltered beach, historic wooden jetty, and the Port Noarlunga Reef — one of South Australia's most accessible snorkelling and diving sites, protected as an aquatic reserve. The Onkaparinga River mouth and river walk provide excellent birdwatching, kayaking, and cycling opportunities, while the suburb's low-key café strip and local shops retain a genuine beachside community feel. Residents enjoy good public transport access, with Noarlunga Centre train station (Seaford Line) approximately two kilometres away offering connections to Adelaide CBD in under 40 minutes. The suburb appeals particularly to families, retirees, and beach lovers who value a relaxed coastal lifestyle within commuting distance of the city.
Port Noarlunga falls under postcode 5167 and is governed by Onkaparinga Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Kaurna electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Adelaide Metro routes 742, 744 — Noarlunga Centre interchange and Adelaide CBD 40-50 min to Adelaide CBD
Commute to Adelaide CBD
🛣️ Southern Expressway (M2) provides fast road access to Adelaide; good bus connections to Noarlunga Centre
The beachfront, jetty, and nearby cafés are easily accessible on foot; a car is needed for larger shopping and most errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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10 James Avenue
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39 Jane Street
Housing 2021 Census
38 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 479
- 2. Scotland 55
- 3. South Africa 35
- 4. New Zealand 33
- 5. Netherlands 32
- 6. Germany 23
- 7. United States 16
- 8. Ireland 14
- 9. India 13
- 10. Italy 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)