Suburbs Pompoota

South Australia · Suburb Profile

Pompoota SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pompoota, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pompoota SA is 65 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pompoota is $462 per week ($24,024 per year). Median rent in Pompoota is $180 per week ($780 per month). Pompoota has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Pompoota has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (74% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pompoota is $1,343.

There were 7 recorded offences in Pompoota in 2025-26, a rate of 108 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (6 offences).

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📍 Pompoota, South Australia — 34.9987°S, 139.3592°E

Crime: Low Med High

Pompoota Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pompoota Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$462/wk
$24,024 per year
🏠
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
👤
Median Age
50years
12 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$1,343/mo
Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.8 per bedroom

Pompoota Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.3% (32) Female 46.7% (28)

Population Density

2.1
people per km²
65 people · 30.5 km²

Households

2.1
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,156
Family income/wk

Pompoota Age Distribution

0-4
10-14
15-19
25-29
30-34
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pompoota Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
56.3% 9 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
43.8% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pompoota Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pompoota Religion

No Religion
73.6%
Lutheran
13.2%
Not stated
7.5%
Christian (other)
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pompoota Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
41.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
23.1%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pompoota Employment

💼
Employed full-time
30.0% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
28.0% 14 people
🏠
Not in labour force
42.0% 21 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pompoota Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
80.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pompoota Occupation

Managers
33.3%
Professionals
27.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
22.2%
Labourers
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pompoota Field of Study

Engineering
40.0%
Management & Commerce
40.0%
Society & Culture
20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pompoota Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pompoota Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
17.6%
$400-$499/wk
23.5%
$650-$799/wk
17.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
17.6%
$4,000+/wk
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pompoota Marital Status

💍
Married
47.3% 26
↔️
Separated
5.5% 3
📋
Divorced
9.1% 5
🕊️
Widowed
7.3% 4
👤
Never married
30.9% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pompoota Ancestry

Australian
55.2%
English
22.4%
German
11.9%
Scottish
6.0%
Irish
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pompoota School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
55.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
44.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pompoota Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
3.6% 4
✅
No need for assistance
96.4% 108

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pompoota Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
25.5% 13
—
Not a volunteer
74.5% 38

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pompoota Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
50.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pompoota How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
77.3%
Car (passenger)
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pompoota Car Ownership

1 vehicle
39.3%
2 vehicles
21.4%
3 vehicles
14.3%
4+ vehicles
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pompoota Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
21.4%
2 bedrooms
17.9%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pompoota Population Mobility

5.3%
moved in the last year
29.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pompoota Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
123
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pompoota Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
8
Heart disease
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pompoota Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
16.7%
$1-$149/wk
8.3%
$150-$299/wk
22.2%
$500-$649/wk
8.3%
$800-$999/wk
8.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.1%
$3,500+/wk
8.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pompoota Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
53.8%
Couple — no children
25.6%
Couple — no children under 15
20.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pompoota Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.7% 4
👤
Never served
92.3% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pompoota Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.6% 7
—
Did not provide
85.4% 41

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pompoota Children Ever Born

No children
57.1%
2 children
21.4%
3 children
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pompoota Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
11.5%
5–14 hours
28.8%
15–29 hours
13.5%
30+ hours
28.8%
Did not do domestic work
17.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pompoota Household Size

1 person
38.1%
2 persons
28.6%
3 persons
14.3%
5 persons
19.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pompoota Where Residents Moved From

Same address
54
Moved from SA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pompoota Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
62.5%
Step family — no other children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pompoota Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 7 total

Assault
6
Other Against Person
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Pompoota Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $917/wk
Median Rent $180/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.6%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pompoota

≈ $3,974/month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $737/wk
Rent share 19.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Coober Pedy
Income: $498/wk Rent: $163/wk Save: $17/wk
Peterborough (SA)
Income: $456/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk
Whyalla Stuart
Income: $502/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $20/wk

Pompoota vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Dowlingville
Pop: 33 Income: $1,062/wk Rent: $231/wk
Everard Central
Pop: 33 Income: $469/wk Rent: $100/wk
Meningie West
Pop: 33 Income: $593/wk Rent: $180/wk
Minbrie
Pop: 33 Income: $424/wk
Nurom
Pop: 33 Income: $450/wk Rent: $350/wk
Sutherlands
Pop: 33 Income: $425/wk Rent: $150/wk

Compare Pompoota

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pompoota

What is the population of Pompoota SA?

The population of Pompoota SA is 65 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.1 people per km².

What is the median income in Pompoota?

The median personal income in Pompoota SA is $462 per week, or $24,024 per year.The median household income is $917 per week.Family income is $1,156 per week.

How much is rent in Pompoota?

Median rent in Pompoota SA is $180 per week ($780 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pompoota?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pompoota SA is $1,343. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pompoota?

The median age in Pompoota SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pompoota a good suburb to live in?

Pompoota is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 65.The median income is $462/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41179. All dollar figures in AUD.