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O'Sullivan Beach vs Port Noarlunga

Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 3.5 km apart, on the same open data. O'Sullivan Beach scores higher on 4 of 10 measures.

O'Sullivan BeachPort Noarlunga
Active7384
Safety4450
Wealth623
Value118
Parks9265
Cafés2884
Transit1711
Green space7570
Active & healthy6677
Schools nearby (OSM)6332
Median rent$300/wk $320/wk
Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026)$820,000$957,500
House sales this quarter913
Population1,8443,245
Full profile O'Sullivan Beach in full Port Noarlunga in full

Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.

Is O'Sullivan Beach safer than Port Noarlunga?

Port Noarlunga scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.

Which is cheaper, O'Sullivan Beach or Port Noarlunga?

O'Sullivan Beach has the lower median house price of the two ($820,000 vs $957,500).

Should I live in O'Sullivan Beach or Port Noarlunga?

O'Sullivan Beach scores higher on 4 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for O'Sullivan Beach or Port Noarlunga.

Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →