Overall score
Pooraka
31.7/100
Walkley Heights
46.3/100
Pooraka vs Walkley Heights, SA Suburb Comparison
Pooraka for investment and value; Walkley Heights for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
PoorakaWalkley Heights
Crime rate
Pooraka
90.7 / 1k
Walkley Heights
25.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Pooraka
193
Walkley Heights
71
Population
Pooraka
7,583
Walkley Heights
3,513
Metric leadPooraka 4Walkley Heights 61 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWalkley Heights
- Best for familiesWalkley Heights
- Best for investmentPooraka
- Best for best valuePooraka
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 | Pooraka | Walkley Heights |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 31.7/100 | 46.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 67.8/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 90.7 / 1k | 25.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 2 | — |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Public transport stops | 59 | 17 |
| Walkability | 32.0/100 | 60.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 193 | 71 |
| Planning activity | 66 | 12 |
| Green cover | 7.1% | 29.7% |
| Population | 7,583 | 3,513 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 7/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Pooraka is a lively metro mid-sized suburb with dining and everyday convenience close by, and Walkley Heights is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Walkley Heights sits among greener hillside streets, while Pooraka keeps a flatter suburban layout.
Pooraka pulls ahead on housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities, whereas Walkley Heights is the better pick for a quieter safety profile, walkability, and tree cover and green space.
Investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools may find Pooraka the better fit, while retirees and families are more likely to prefer Walkley Heights.
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.