Two neighbouring Adelaide suburbs, 2.4 km apart, on the same open data. Pooraka scores higher on 2 of 10 measures.
| Pooraka | Walkley Heights | |
|---|---|---|
| Active | 34 | 8 |
| Safety | 18 | 77 |
| Wealth | 13 | 69 |
| Value | 9 | 45 |
| Parks | 62 | 68 |
| Cafés | 28 | 28 |
| Transit | 39 | 51 |
| Green space | 72 | 94 |
| Active & healthy | 50 | 45 |
| Schools nearby (OSM) | 10 | 12 |
| Median rent | $300/wk | $370/wk |
| Median house price (Apr–Jun 2026) | $920,000 | $1,100,000 |
| House sales this quarter | 22 | 6 |
| Population | 7,583 | 3,513 |
| Full profile | Pooraka in full | Walkley Heights 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.
Walkley Heights scores higher for safety (recorded crime per 1,000 residents) between the two, based on official crime statistics.
Pooraka has the lower median house price of the two ($920,000 vs $1,100,000).
Pooraka scores higher on 2 of 10 measures across safety, activity, value, parks and cafés — see the full breakdown below, or the complete profile for Pooraka or Walkley Heights.
Updated October 2026. Compare other Adelaide suburbs →