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South Australia · Postcode 5167
Port Noarlunga postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 27 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Port Noarlunga at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Port Noarlunga vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Port Noarlunga | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,369 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $320 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,534 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 46 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 5167 covers Port Noarlunga, an inland suburb of Adelaide about 27 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Adelaide - South region of South Australia. Local government services are provided by Onkaparinga.
According to the 2021 Census, Port Noarlunga has a population of 3,245 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,369, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. The Indigenous population is 66 (2.0% of residents).
Housing in Port Noarlunga includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,534, with 1,329 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 72.1% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Port Noarlunga scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Port Noarlunga is served by Port Noarlunga Primary School.
Port Noarlunga is part of the Onkaparinga statistical area in South Australia.
Port Noarlunga details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5167 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 3,245 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,369/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $717/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,534 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 2.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1297/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,329 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 66 (2.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -35.1472196 |
| Longitude | 138.476227 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - South |
| Area (SA3) | Onkaparinga |
| Local Government | Onkaparinga |
| Federal Electorate | Kingston |
| State Electorate | Kaurna |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 484 (14.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 333 (10.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 741 (22.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 953 (29.4%) |
| 65+ years | 724 (22.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 418 (12.9%) |
| Asthma | 353 (10.9%) |
| Diabetes | 196 (6.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 189 (5.8%) |
| Cancer | 134 (4.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 105 (3.2%) |
| Dementia | 57 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 94 (7.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 492 (37.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 470 (36.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 247 (19.0%) |
Schools in Port Noarlunga
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Port Noarlunga. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.