Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 1.7 km apart, on the same open data. Mawson Lakes scores higher on 8 of 10 measures.
| Mawson Lakes | Pooraka | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 36 | 34 |
| Safety | 37 | 18 |
| Wealth | 80 | 13 |
| Value | 78 | 9 |
| Parks | 96 | 62 |
| Cafés | 71 | 28 |
| Transit | 32 | 39 |
| Green space | 69 | 72 |
| Active & healthy | 57 | 50 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 70 | 10 |
| Median rent | $360/wk | $300/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $920,000 | $920,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 27 | 22 |
| Population | 13,794 | 7,583 |
| Full profile | Mawson Lakes in full | Pooraka in full |
Scores are percentiles across all 274 Adelaide suburbs: 100 is the best in the city, 50 is mid-table. Highlighted figures lead the row. How we rank suburbs.
Mawson Lakes scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Mawson Lakes and Pooraka have the same median house price.
Mawson Lakes scores higher on 8 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Mawson Lakes or Pooraka.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →