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Pooraka, SA 5095

Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics

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Tight Rental MarketStrong Growth

Median House

$860,000

list-price estimate

Median Unit

$610,000

market range $575K-$650K

Gross Yield (units)

4.4%

1yr Growth (houses)

+14.0%

market range +5.0% to +17.5%

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Pooraka market and investor summary

Pooraka sits in SA, postcode 5095. House prices have moved +14.0% over the past year and +51.1% over three years. At 0.4% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.

Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.4% and a resident base that is not shrinking.

Living in Pooraka: people, income and schools

Pooraka is home to around 7,583 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. The median age is 38, broadly working-age, and families account for 68% of households.

Households here earn a median of about $64,000 a year, or roughly $1,230 a week. On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (6 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 19% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.

There are 37 schools within about 5km, testing a little above the national school average on ICSEA. It is roughly 12 km from the CBD. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 5 for walkability and 8 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.

Population
7,583
+4% over 5yr
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$64,000/yr
Households renting
30%
Family households
68%
Socio-economic rank
6/10
ABS advantage index
Schools within 5km
37
avg ICSEA 1045
Unemployment
2.8%
Distance to CBD
12 km
Walk score
5/100

Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.

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Frequently asked questions about Pooraka

What should I check before investing in Pooraka?

Pooraka has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Unit gross rental yield of 4.4% gives a usable rent-to-price starting point. Capital growth of +14.0% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.

What are typical property prices in Pooraka?

The median property price in Pooraka, SA 5095 is $610K for units.

What rental yield does Pooraka show?

The gross rental yield in Pooraka is 4.4% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.

What does recent house price growth show for Pooraka?

House prices in Pooraka are up 14.0% over the past year and up 51.1% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.

How tight is the rental market in Pooraka?

The current vacancy rate in Pooraka is 0.4%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.

How many people live in Pooraka?

Pooraka has a population of approximately 7,583 residents, with a median age of 38.

What schools are near Pooraka?

There are 37 schools within roughly 5km of Pooraka. Their average ICSEA is a little above the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.

Is Pooraka's population growing?

The population of Pooraka has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.

How far is Pooraka from the CBD?

Pooraka is about 12 km from the CBD.

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