Pooraka

SA 5095 • Greater Adelaide

7,583
Population (2021)
$30,212
Median Income
5.35 km²
Area
19m
Elevation

About Pooraka

Pooraka is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Salisbury (City) area. With a population of 7,583 and a median income of $30,212, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.35 km² at an elevation of 19m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Pooraka combines affordability with quality of life.

Pooraka falls under postcode 5095 and is governed by Salisbury Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Florey electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5095
Urban Area
Salisbury - South-East
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.82°, 138.62°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
5.35 km²
Elevation
19m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
38 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,228
Census 2021
7,583
4.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$25,688
Income 2021
$30,212
17.6% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,403
Born Overseas 2,876

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. India 486
  • 2. Vietnam 452
  • 3. Afghanistan 314
  • 4. England 248
  • 5. Philippines 141
  • 6. Pakistan 89
  • 7. China 75
  • 8. Iraq 63
  • 9. Poland 63
  • 10. Italy 55
  • 11. Myanmar 49
  • 12. Croatia 46
  • 13. Iran 44
  • 14. Germany 40
  • 15. Sri Lanka 35

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,899
Australian 1,801
Vietnamese 647
Italian 429
Indian 393
Irish 374
German 370
Scottish 367
Chinese 240
Filipino 183

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,556
Both parents born in Australia
4,002
Both parents born overseas
718
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
41.5%
No Religion
31.8%
Islam
10.0%
Hinduism
4.1%
Buddhism
3.7%
Sikhism
3.3%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
493 (6.5%)
5-14 years
888 (11.7%)
15-19 years
454 (6.0%)
20-24 years
511 (6.7%)
25-34 years
1,049 (13.8%)
35-44 years
1,033 (13.6%)
45-54 years
916 (12.1%)
55-64 years
895 (11.8%)
65-74 years
743 (9.8%)
75-84 years
447 (5.9%)
85+ years
152 (2.0%)

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