Overall score
Ingle Farm
63.9/100
Pooraka
51.6/100
Ingle Farm vs Pooraka, SA suburb comparison
Ingle Farm for families and investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Ingle FarmPooraka
Crime rate
Ingle Farm
89.8 / 1k
Pooraka
90.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Ingle Farm
218
Pooraka
190
Population
Ingle Farm
9,543
Pooraka
7,583
Metric leadIngle Farm 8Pooraka 11 tiedacross 10 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesIngle Farm
- Best for investmentIngle Farm
- Best for best valueIngle Farm
- Best for best schoolsIngle Farm
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Ingle Farm | Pooraka |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 63.9/100 | 51.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 74.7/100 | 68.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 218 | 190 |
| Planning activity | 151 | 57 |
| Population | 9,543 | 7,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Ingle Farm is a lively metro established suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Pooraka is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by.
On the data, Ingle Farm is stronger for housing affordability and a quieter safety profile; Pooraka answers with a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families and investors are more likely to prefer Ingle Farm, while Pooraka remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.