Port Noarlunga South · Suburb / Locality

Demographics & Identity in Port Noarlunga South

Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.

Nearly half of the 3,058 people living in Port Noarlunga South are married. This community is a little younger than the state average, with a higher proportion of children than most similar areas. It is a larger population than about 85% of areas at this level.

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📍 Port Noarlunga South, Suburb / Locality

Where Port Noarlunga South sits — Total population

3,058 ▲ +16.6%
  • 1–1: 689 areas
  • 1–2: 0 areas
  • 2–3: 119 areas
  • 3–5: 108 areas
  • 5–7: 243 areas
  • 7–11: 241 areas
  • 11–16: 514 areas
  • 16–24: 579 areas
  • 24–36: 898 areas
  • 36–53: 1059 areas
  • 53–79: 1168 areas
  • 79–117: 1203 areas
  • 117–174: 1171 areas
  • 174–258: 1010 areas
  • 258–384: 856 areas
  • 384–571: 670 areas
  • 571–850: 616 areas
  • 850–1,263: 567 areas
  • 1,263–1,879: 520 areas
  • 1,879–2,794: 590 areas
  • 2,794–4,154: 679 areas
  • 4,154–6,177: 585 areas
  • 6,177–9,186: 528 areas
  • 9,186–13,659: 405 areas
  • 13,659–20,311: 195 areas
  • 20,311–30,202: 96 areas
  • 30,202–44,910: 33 areas
  • 44,910–66,781: 10 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Port Noarlunga South — higher than 84% of areas.

Total population compared with the state and national average
Port Noarlunga South3,058
5167, SA 6,303
South Australia 1,781,516
Australia 25,422,788

Population

How many people, and the typical age.

The typical resident is 39 years old, which is a little younger than the South Australian figure of 41 years, but a little older than the national figure of 38.

3,058 ▲ +16.6%

Higher than 84% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 2,622
  • 2016: 2,734
  • 2021: 3,058

The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.

39 yrs ▲ +2.6%

Younger than 74% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 38 yrs
  • 2016: 40 yrs
  • 2021: 39 yrs

Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.

Age profile

How the population splits across age groups.

Children under 15 make up 19% of the population, which is higher than most areas and a little above the state average. Seniors aged 65 and over account for 18.6%, which is a little below the state figure but a little above the national average.

18.6% ▲ +41.4%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 13.2%
  • 2016: 16.6%
  • 2021: 18.6%

Share of the population aged 65 years and over.

19.0% ▲ +6.7%

Higher than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 17.8%
  • 2016: 17.4%
  • 2021: 19.0%

Share of the population aged under 15 years.

Age structure

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Port Noarlunga South splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (27%) and Older adults (45–64) (25%), with Children (0–14) at 19%.

Identity & relationships

First Nations identity and marital status.

About 14% of residents are in a de facto relationship, which is higher than most areas and a little above the national figure. Those identifying as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander make up 1.9% of the population, which is about the same as the state average.

1.9% ▲ +11.0%

Lower than 51% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.7%
  • 2016: 1.3%
  • 2021: 1.9%

Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

14.0% ▲ +14.5%

Higher than 64% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 12.2%
  • 2016: 14.5%
  • 2021: 14.0%

Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).

Marital status

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In Port Noarlunga South, the largest group is Married at 47%, followed by Never married (36%) and Divorced (10%).

Age & sex structure

  • 85+: 85+: 19 males; 85+: 22 females
  • 80–84: 80–84: 26 males; 80–84: 34 females
  • 75–79: 75–79: 44 males; 75–79: 56 females
  • 70–74: 70–74: 91 males; 70–74: 79 females
  • 65–69: 65–69: 101 males; 65–69: 99 females
  • 60–64: 60–64: 78 males; 60–64: 96 females
  • 55–59: 55–59: 91 males; 55–59: 87 females
  • 50–54: 50–54: 97 males; 50–54: 99 females
  • 45–49: 45–49: 111 males; 45–49: 105 females
  • 40–44: 40–44: 98 males; 40–44: 91 females
  • 35–39: 35–39: 100 males; 35–39: 123 females
  • 30–34: 30–34: 106 males; 30–34: 106 females
  • 25–29: 25–29: 104 males; 25–29: 105 females
  • 20–24: 20–24: 89 males; 20–24: 75 females
  • 15–19: 15–19: 67 males; 15–19: 84 females
  • 10–14: 10–14: 99 males; 10–14: 83 females
  • 5–9: 5–9: 122 males; 5–9: 79 females
  • 0–4: 0–4: 102 males; 0–4: 96 females

Sources

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

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Port Noarlunga South [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL41207/port-noarlunga-south/topic/demographics-identity