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Noarlunga Downs, SA Family Guide

SA 5168 · City of Onkaparinga

Discover Noarlunga Downs with your family: kids' activities, parks, schools and everyday family life.

Explore kids’ activitiesDirectory data rebuilt 29 Oct 2026
South Australia
South Australia regional photograph · Solarence / CC BY-SA 4.0

How Noarlunga Downs rates for families

How we rate suburbs →

Each factor is scored 0–5 against a fixed standard (not against other suburbs), and the overall is their average. Here is what we measured and why each scored what it did.

Overall rating
2.4
Fair
2.4 out of 5

Average of the 6 factors scored so far.

  • Kids' activities4.7/5

    11 kinds within 3 km

    12 kinds or more scores 5 · 5 kinds scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Public transport0.7/5

    13.4% of homes near a frequent stop or station

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 60% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Parks & play2.0/5

    46.4% of homes within a 400 m walk of a park

    95% of homes or more scores 5 · 70% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • GP access0.8/5

    10.3% of homes within 1 km of a GP

    75% of homes or more scores 5 · 40% of homes scores 3 · none scores 0

  • Bushfire3.3/5

    17.6% of homes in a bushfire-prone area

    Under 5% of homes scores 5 · 20% of homes scores 3 · every home scores 0

  • Hot days3.2/5

    13.9 days a year at 35°C or hotter

    5 days or less scores 5 · 15 days scores 3 · 40 days or more scores 0

  • Not rated yet:
  • School access (not rated in SA yet)
  • Commute to the city (not measured yet)
  • Everyday shopping (not measured yet)
  • Flood (not rated anywhere yet)

Also known, not scored: Home internet — 100% of homes on fixed-line NBN (true of almost every city suburb, so it does not tell suburbs apart).

Data sources (9)

Rated 28 October 2026 (method 0.4-draft).

Schools13within 3 kmActivities50within 5 kmUpcoming events0shown within 5 kmHomes0for sale within 5 km

Find something they love

Soccer9 within 5 kmFootball (AFL)9 within 5 kmOther sports7 within 5 kmMartial arts6 within 5 kmTennis6 within 5 km
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Gymnastics & cheer5 within 5 kmSwimming4 within 5 kmBasketball3 within 5 kmCricket2 within 5 kmTutoring & STEM5 within 5 kmMusic4 within 5 kmArts & dance4 within 5 kmYoga & wellbeing2 within 5 km
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.

Hackham Reserve

Hackham · 2.2 km

Playground Sports courts / fields
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Sports & local clubs around Noarlunga Downs

Soccer around Noarlunga Downs

9 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs · 2 in Noarlunga Downs

Callum Cunningham-Byrne

Noarlunga Downs

MusicSTEMBasketball

In Noarlunga Downs

Hickinbotham Oval

Noarlunga Downs

Soccer

In Noarlunga Downs

Fabian Crescent Playground

Morphett Vale

Soccer

2 km from central Noarlunga Downs

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See all 9 within 5 km

Football (AFL) around Noarlunga Downs

9 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs · 1 in Noarlunga Downs

Christies Beach FC Auskick Centre

Christies Beach

AFLAuskick

2.2 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Pt Noarlunga FC Auskick Centre

Port Noarlunga

AFLAuskick

2.6 km from central Noarlunga Downs

South Port SLSC

Port Noarlunga

First AidSwimmingSurf

2.9 km from central Noarlunga Downs

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Other sports around Noarlunga Downs

7 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs

Southern Districts Baseball Club

Christie Downs

Baseball

2.6 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Port Noarlunga Surf Life Saving Club

Port Noarlunga

SurfSwimming

2.9 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Christies Sailing Club

Christies Beach

Yacht

3 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Not finding it in Noarlunga Downs? Listed in Christie Downs (1 · 2.6 km), Port Noarlunga (2 · 2.9 km), Christies Beach (1 · 3 km)

See all 7 within 5 km

Martial arts around Noarlunga Downs

6 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs

GKR Karate

Hackham West

Karate

1.4 km from central Noarlunga Downs

White's do -Ju Ryu- Karate € Muay Thai.

Christies Beach

Karate

3.1 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Asia Pacific Tang Soo do Federation

Old Noarlunga

Karate

3.7 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Not finding it in Noarlunga Downs? Listed in Christies Beach (1 · 3 km), Old Noarlunga (2 · 3.6 km), Morphett Vale (2 · 3.8 km)

See all 6 within 5 km

More sports

More things to do around Noarlunga Downs

Tutoring & STEM around Noarlunga Downs

5 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs · 1 in Noarlunga Downs

Callum Cunningham-Byrne

Morphett Vale

MusicLearning CentreDrama

3.8 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Lincoln Brady

Morphett Vale

MusicTutoringGuitar

3.8 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Jamie Chilvers Music

O'Sullivan Beach

MusicLearning Centre

4.3 km from central Noarlunga Downs

All tutoring & stem in Noarlunga Downs (1) →
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Music around Noarlunga Downs

4 listed within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs · 1 in Noarlunga Downs

Callum Cunningham-Byrne

Noarlunga Downs

MusicSTEMBasketball

In Noarlunga Downs

Lincoln Brady

Morphett Vale

MusicTutoringGuitar

3.8 km from central Noarlunga Downs

Jamie Chilvers Music

O'Sullivan Beach

MusicLearning Centre

4.3 km from central Noarlunga Downs

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See all 4 within 5 km

Schools within 3 km of Noarlunga Downs

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13 schools within 3 km of the Noarlunga Downs centre, 2 with a Noarlunga Downs address.

Parks, playgrounds & community places

Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.

Playgrounds (verified features) (4 of 7)

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Libraries (1)

Sports grounds (2)

Parks (4 of 13)

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What's coming up

One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.

No upcoming events are listed near this suburb right now. Explore nearby guides or check back for new events.

At a glance

This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Noarlunga Downs: 50 kids' activities within 5 km, 2 schools in Noarlunga Downs, and parks and playgrounds.

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Your council & community

Noarlunga Downs within City of Onkaparinga

2 of the council area’s 111 activity providers · 19th of 30 suburbs by number of providers

City of Onkaparinga guide

Libraries & community placesParks & playgroundsPools & recreationLocal events

Council-wide information and places near this suburb have different geographic scopes.

Homes with family context

Homes in and around Noarlunga Downs

A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.

$770k

Median, houses

Recently sold within 5 km of Noarlunga Downs

Homes that have sold nearby. We don’t show sale prices.

12 Glamis Court (1/1)
Sold
House
12 Glamis Court800m

Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168

3
1
2
2 Nurlo Road (1/1)
Sold
House
2 Nurlo Road1.0km

Noarlunga Downs, SA 5168

5
2
2
23 Brindisi Road (1/1)
Sold
House
23 Brindisi Road1.2km

Hackham West, SA 5163

3
1
1
15 Fuschia Street (1/1)
Sold
House
15 Fuschia Street1.2km

Huntfield Heights, SA 5163

3
2
2
22 Underbank Grove (1/1)
Sold
House
22 Underbank Grove1.9km

Hackham West, SA 5163

3
1
2
4 Peyton Place (1/1)
Sold
House
4 Peyton Place1.9km

Hackham West, SA 5163

4
2
5

Medians are of settled sales (2025-Q4). Source: Metro Median House Sales © Government of South Australia, CC BY

Nearby suburbs

Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.

Hackham

3 activity providers · 3 km

Compare activities, schools & parks
  • Noarlunga Downs

    Soccer 2, Football (AFL) 1, Basketball 1, Tutoring & STEM 1 +1

    2 schools · 2 parks

  • Christie Downs2.6 km · same council

    Other sports 1

    5 schools · 3 parks

  • Port Noarlunga2.9 km · same council

    Football (AFL) 2, Other sports 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1 +2

    1 school · 3 parks

  • Christies Beach3 km · same council

    Football (AFL) 2, Cricket 1, Gymnastics & cheer 1, Martial arts 1 +2

    2 schools · 4 parks

  • Hackham3 km · same council

    Football (AFL) 1, Swimming 1, Tennis 1

    1 school · 3 parks

  • Old Noarlunga3.6 km · same council

    Martial arts 2, Tennis 2, Football (AFL) 1, Soccer 1

    1 school · 3 parks

Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.

Explore nearby family guides

Christie Downs family guide · 2.6 kmPort Noarlunga family guide · 2.9 kmChristies Beach family guide · 3 kmHackham family guide · 3 kmOld Noarlunga family guide · 3.6 kmMorphett Vale family guide · 3.8 kmO'Sullivan Beach family guide · 4.3 kmLonsdale family guide · 4.9 kmSeaford family guide · 5 kmMoana family guide · 5.4 kmReynella family guide · 5.6 km

This introduction and the sentences marked AI on this page were written with AI from the AroundSchools listings shown here (refreshed 28 Oct 2026) — what we've listed, not everywhere nearby, and it may be outdated. General information, not advice.

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Noarlunga Downs has sports sections for soccer, football and martial arts in its guide. Choose a category to browse the listings, then open the provider profiles for their individual details.

The page also groups music and tutoring listings, with parks and schools in separate sections. The nearby comparison is a useful way to move from this guide to the listings in neighbouring suburbs.

AIBrowse the Port Noarlunga guide for another local view.

Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 28 Oct 2026.

Recorded offences in Noarlunga Downs

SuburbRecorded offences (12 months)
Noarlunga Downs226
Christie Downs689
Christies Beach632
Hackham215
Huntfield Heights223
Lonsdale141
Morphett Vale1,488
Noarlunga Centre894
Old Noarlunga141
Onkaparinga Hills51
Port Noarlunga185
Seaford512

Recorded offences, 12 months to 2025-06 · Source: South Australia Police, CC BY · source

Kids activities across City of Onkaparinga

111 kids activities listed
on AroundSchools, in City of Onkaparinga
Sports97Creative Arts14Academic11Music9Health6Entertainment3

Local guides & reading

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