Poltalloch at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
41
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Poltalloch.
The postcode for Poltalloch is 5259 (SA).
Poltalloch (5259) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Poltalloch has roughly 41 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Poltalloch scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Poltalloch's population at 41, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (25% own, 75% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
41
Median age
29
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
25%
Renter occupied
75%
At a deeper level
41
Median age: 29
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Poltalloch.
Local schools for Poltalloch
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Government School Catchment
Raukkan Aboriginal School
Meningie Area School
Jervois Primary School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Poltalloch.
- What is the Poltalloch postcode?
- Poltalloch is in the 5259 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Poltalloch?
- Poltalloch is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5259, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Poltalloch?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Poltalloch?
- There are 8 schools serving Poltalloch on this page, including Raukkan Aboriginal School, Meningie Area School, Jervois Primary School.
- How walkable is Poltalloch?
- Poltalloch has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Poltalloch?
- Poltalloch is close to Ashville, Point Mcleay, Raukkan, Lake Albert, Nalpa.
- What is the population of Poltalloch?
- The population of Poltalloch is approximately 41 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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Sources cited
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