Murray and Mallee
Pooginook
Pooginook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Pooginook.
Pooginook (5330) sits in the Murray and Mallee region of South Australia.
Pooginook has roughly 8 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Pooginook 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pooginook's population at 8, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (50% family, 0% lone person).
Population
8
Median age
59
Family households
50%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
50%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8
Median age: 59
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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
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Education
Schools in Pooginook.
Local schools for Pooginook
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Government School Catchment
Waikerie Primary School
Waikerie High School
Non-Government Schools
Waikerie Lutheran Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Pooginook.
- What is the Pooginook postcode?
- Pooginook is in the 5330 postcode, in SA, in the Murray and Mallee region.
- What is the average rent in Pooginook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Pooginook?
- There are 3 schools serving Pooginook on this page, including Waikerie Lutheran Primary School, Waikerie Primary School, Waikerie High School.
- How walkable is Pooginook?
- Pooginook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pooginook?
- Pooginook is close to Lowbank, Holder, Waikerie, Kanni, Good Hope Landing.
- What is the population of Pooginook?
- Pooginook has approximately 8 residents. The median age is 59.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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