South Australia · Suburb Profile
Pooraka SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pooraka, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Pooraka SA is 7,583 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pooraka is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Pooraka is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Pooraka has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Pooraka has a population density of 1418.5 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Pooraka is India. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pooraka is $1,300.
There were 349 recorded offences in Pooraka in 2025-26, a rate of 46 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (159 offences).
Pooraka Map
Pooraka Population
Pooraka Median Income & Rent
Pooraka Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pooraka Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pooraka Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pooraka Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pooraka Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pooraka Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pooraka Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Pooraka Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pooraka Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pooraka Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pooraka Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pooraka Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pooraka Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pooraka Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pooraka Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pooraka School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Pooraka Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pooraka Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pooraka Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pooraka How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pooraka Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pooraka Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pooraka Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pooraka Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pooraka Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pooraka Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pooraka Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pooraka Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Pooraka Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pooraka Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Pooraka When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pooraka Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pooraka Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pooraka Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pooraka Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Pooraka Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 349 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Pooraka Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
View all schools in Pooraka with map →Pooraka Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
If you earn X in Pooraka
Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes
Pooraka vs State & National Average
Nearby Suburbs in SA
Compare Pooraka
Frequently Asked Questions About Pooraka
What is the population of Pooraka SA?
The population of Pooraka SA is 7,583 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1418.5 people per km².Pooraka is ranked #951 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Pooraka?
The median personal income in Pooraka SA is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year.The median household income is $1,225 per week.Family income is $1,472 per week.Pooraka is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Pooraka?
Median rent in Pooraka SA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 24.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Pooraka ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Pooraka?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pooraka SA is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Pooraka?
The median age in Pooraka SA is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Pooraka a good suburb to live in?
Pooraka is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 7,583.The median income is $581/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (24.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Looking for schools, childcare centres, and playgrounds in this area? See kid.com.au for family facilities data.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41185. All dollar figures in AUD.