Port Noarlunga · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Port Noarlunga

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Nearly 79% of homes in Port Noarlunga are separate houses, making it a predominantly detached residential area. While most people live in houses, a higher-than-average number of households here are renting. This mix of tenure and housing types creates a varied residential landscape across the suburb.

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📍 Port Noarlunga, Suburb / Locality

Where Port Noarlunga sits — Median rent (weekly)

$320 ▲ +48.8%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Port Noarlunga — higher than 63% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Port Noarlunga$320
5167, SA $340
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $320, which is higher than most areas, though this is a little below the national figure of $375. Monthly mortgage payments are usually around $1,534, which is about the same as the South Australian average.

$320 ▲ +48.8%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $215
  • 2016: $280
  • 2021: $320

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,534 ▲ +8.1%

Lower than 56% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,419
  • 2016: $1,517
  • 2021: $1,534

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Port Noarlunga, the largest group is $200–$349 at 43%, followed by $350–$549 (38%) and Under $200 (19%).

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Port Noarlunga, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 47%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (21%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renters make up 26.6% of households, a figure that is higher than most areas. Meanwhile, the proportion of people who own their homes outright is 30.7%, which is much lower than most similar areas.

26.6% ▼ -6.0%

Higher than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 28.3%
  • 2016: 28.2%
  • 2021: 26.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

30.7% ▲ +3.9%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 29.5%
  • 2016: 30.9%
  • 2021: 30.7%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Port Noarlunga, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 38%, followed by Owned outright (31%) and Rented (27%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 78.9% of the market, which is well above the national figure. Over half of all homes have three bedrooms, and the number of people per bedroom is slightly higher than in most other areas.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

78.9% ▼ -1.3%

Lower than 81% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 79.9%
  • 2016: 77.7%
  • 2021: 78.9%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

75.6% ▲ +9.5%

Lower than 60% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 69.1%
  • 2016: 71.6%
  • 2021: 75.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Port Noarlunga, Separate house is the majority at 80%; Flat or apartment is next at 12%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Port Noarlunga, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 21%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Port Noarlunga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41206/port-noarlunga/topic/housing-dwellings