Overall score
Ingle Farm
44.3/100
Pooraka
31.7/100
Ingle Farm vs Pooraka, SA Suburb Comparison
Ingle Farm for retirees and families.
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
223
Pooraka
193
Population
Ingle Farm
9,543
Pooraka
7,583
Metric leadIngle Farm 8Pooraka 22 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesIngle Farm
- Best for familiesIngle 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 | 44.3/100 | 31.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 68.2/100 | 67.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 89.8 / 1k | 90.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | 2 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 73 | 59 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 223 | 193 |
| Planning activity | 185 | 66 |
| Green cover | 2.5% | 7.1% |
| 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, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options; Pooraka answers with tree cover and green space, plus a calmer planning outlook.
On balance, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer Ingle Farm, while Pooraka remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.