Pooraka vs Ingle Farm
Ingle Farm (median $895,000) is roughly 3% cheaper to buy into than Pooraka ($920,000). Over the past year, Ingle Farm (+21.8%) ran 7.2 percentage points ahead of Pooraka (+14.6%) on house-price growth.
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Pooraka and Ingle Farm side by side
| Measure | Pooraka | Ingle Farm |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $920,000 | $895,000 |
| Median unit | $240,480 | $229,680 |
| House price change, 12 months | +14.6% | +21.8% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $595/wk | $622/wk |
| Unit rent | $495/wk | $390/wk |
| Owner occupied | 67.0% | 70.0% |
| Renter occupied | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 998 | 1004 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 78 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 7,583 | 9,543 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 469 mm | 469 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.4°C | 30.4°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Ingle Farm scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 78/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Ingle Farm (1004) sits above Pooraka (998).
- For buyers
- Ingle Farm is the lower entry point at $895,000 median, 3% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Ingle Farm carries both higher gross yield (3.61% vs 3.36%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Ingle Farm edges out on average school ICSEA (1004 vs 998).
Pooraka vs Ingle Farm: common questions
Is Pooraka or Ingle Farm cheaper to buy in?
Ingle Farm has the lower median house price at $895,000, roughly 3% below Pooraka ($920,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pooraka or Ingle Farm?
Over the past 12 months, Ingle Farm grew +21.8% vs +14.6% in Pooraka, a gap of 7.2 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Does Pooraka or Ingle Farm have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Ingle Farm scores 1004 vs 998 in Pooraka. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Pooraka or Ingle Farm?
Ingle Farm scores 78/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pooraka or Ingle Farm?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.61% in Ingle Farm vs 3.36% in Pooraka. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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