Question 1

Is Port Noarlunga a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Port Noarlunga is a seaside village centred on a long sandy beach, the timber jetty and a reef-protected surf and snorkelling area at the mouth of the Onkaparinga River. The suburb’s mix of older beach cottages, beachfront houses and low-rise units lines a compact esplanade and village strip of cafes, bakeries and small shops, so day-to-day errands and outdoor recreation are close at hand. Fishing, surfing, snorkelling and estuary walks, plus reserves and picnic areas along the river, shape everyday life here, and the place attracts families and retirees after a laid-back beachside lifestyle within easy reach of Adelaide’s southern suburbs.

With a population of 3,245 and a median age of 46, Port Noarlunga is largely owner-occupied (about 72%) and dominated by couple households, which gives it a settled character. The council has recently delivered coastal upgrades to improve foreshore access, and further dune and beach-access works are planned. Whether it suits you comes down to how much you value close beach access, local shops and outdoor living.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Port Noarlunga?

Accepted Answer

At about $1,082,500, a house in Port Noarlunga 5167 works out to roughly 15.2 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census, which places buying well above local incomes on the figures.

Rent looks less stretched but still significant: a house rent of $630 a week would take about 46.0% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, and a unit rent of $470 a week would take about 34.3%. On these figures, renting is the less stretched option compared with buying, and whether that feels expensive will depend on your own income and circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Port Noarlunga a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Port Noarlunga rose 7.0% over the past 12 months, and house rents increased 5.0% in the same period. For someone weighing Port Noarlunga up as an investment, the value change relates to capital growth and the rent change to rental income; on these figures capital growth has edged out rental income for houses this year. Whether that fits your objectives and circumstances is for you to decide.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	$1.08M	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.0%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	14	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	52	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$630	$470
Change in rent Past 12 months	5.0%	N/A

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