Pukatja at a glance
Population
519
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Pukatja.
The postcode for Pukatja is 0872 (SA).
Pukatja (0872) sits in the Laverton region of South Australia.
Pukatja has roughly 519 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pukatja's population at 519, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (4% own, 82% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
519
Median age
27
Family households
83%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$75/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
4%
Renter occupied
82%
At a deeper level
519
Median age: 27
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Safety
Crime and safety.
117
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
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Education
Schools in Pukatja.
Frequently asked
About Pukatja.
- What is the Pukatja postcode?
- Pukatja is in the 0872 postcode, in SA, in the Laverton region.
- Where is Pukatja?
- Pukatja is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 0872, in the Laverton region.
- What is the average rent in Pukatja?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $75, for units it's $90.
- What suburbs are near Pukatja?
- Pukatja is close to Umuwa, Yunyarinyi, Watinuma, Kaltjiti.
- What is the population of Pukatja?
- The population of Pukatja is approximately 519 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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