Pooraka vs Walkley Heights
The verdict
Pooraka is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.09M in Walkley Heights. Pooraka rates higher for transport (74 vs 63). Walkley Heights rates higher for education (62 vs 54). Pooraka is closer to the coast (6.1 km vs 8.0 km). On the separate residential safety score, Walkley Heights rates higher (100 vs 45/100 in Pooraka).
Scores
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 66 |
| Transport | 74 | 63 |
| Education | 54 | 62 |
| Liveability | 63 | 71 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,583 | 3,513 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,225 | $1,773 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 33.2% | 40.0% |
| Born in Australia | 58.1% | 65.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Growth: Pooraka Moderate Growth · Walkley Heights Moderate Growth
Property
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $839K | $1.09M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 18.3% | 34.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $600 | $720 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 45 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 343 | 85 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 369 | 57 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 8,545 | 2,306 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 0 |
| Government | 1 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 967 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Pooraka · Walkley Heights
Transport
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 74 | 63 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 59 | 17 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 47 | 43 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.6 km | 4.6 km |
Liveability
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 14 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 8.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 11.6 km | 10.4 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 9.5 km | 8.6 km |
Population & growth
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 7,583 | 3,513 |
| Estimated 2025 | 7,876 | 3,607 |
| Projected 2041 | 8,381 | 3,945 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.95% | 0.66% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Pooraka or Walkley Heights?
Walkley Heights has the higher residential safety score (Pooraka 45/100 vs Walkley Heights 100/100).
Which is more affordable, Pooraka or Walkley Heights?
Pooraka is more affordable, with a median house price of $839K versus $1.09M.
Which has better public transport, Pooraka or Walkley Heights?
Pooraka has the higher transport score (Pooraka 74/100 vs Walkley Heights 63/100).
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