Pooraka, SA 5095 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Pooraka is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5095, home to 7,583 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Salisbury local government area and roughly 12 km from the Adelaide CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,583
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,225 /week
- Median personal income
- $581 /week
- Median family income
- $1,472 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Salisbury
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Adelaide - North
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Makin
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- Endeavour College
- Maple Leaf School - University of South Australia
- Mawson Lakes School
- Pooraka Primary School
- Cavan Education Centre
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 32 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 97 bus stops
- Stop 33A Main North Rd - South East side
- Stop 33A Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 34 Main North Rd - South East side
- Stop 34 Main North Rd - West side
- Stop 38A Henderson Ave - West side
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 12 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 81 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.7°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (15.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 525 mm
- Reference station: Adelaide (Kent Town), 12.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 65.9% of the 3,986 resolvable premises in Pooraka. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 34.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 65.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,542 across postcode 5095 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 10% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 584 theft, 307 property damage, 280 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Pooraka?
Pooraka (SA 5095) had 7,583 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Salisbury local government area.
What is the median rent in Pooraka?
The median advertised rent in Pooraka is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Pooraka?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Pooraka covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: Endeavour College (0.9 km), Maple Leaf School - University of South Australia (1.2 km), Mawson Lakes School (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Pooraka?
Pooraka is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (65.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Pooraka?
Across postcode 5095, 1,542 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were theft (584), property damage (307), violent (280). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Pooraka?
In Pooraka, mean daily temperatures range from 12.1°C to 21.9°C and annual rainfall is 525 mm measured at the Adelaide (Kent Town) weather station (12.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Pooraka?
97 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Pooraka centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 32 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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