Glenelg Shire Council
Puralka
Puralka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,707
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Puralka.
Puralka (3311) sits in the Glenelg region of Victoria.
Puralka has roughly 1,707 residents, with a retiree-heavy 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.
Puralka 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 13 government primary, 3 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Puralka's population at 1,707, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,707
Median age
58
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$160/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$136/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,707
Median age: 58
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Getting around
Walkability.
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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 Puralka.
Local schools for Puralka
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Government School Catchment
Glenburnie Primary School
Dartmoor Primary School
Yahl Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Puralka.
- What is the Puralka postcode?
- Puralka is in the 3311 postcode, in VIC, in the Glenelg Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Puralka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $136.
- What schools are in Puralka?
- There are 20 schools serving Puralka on this page, including Glenburnie Primary School, Dartmoor Primary School, Yahl Primary School.
- How walkable is Puralka?
- Puralka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Puralka?
- Puralka is close to Strathdownie, Mumbannar, Dartmoor, Winnap, Heath Field.
- What is the population of Puralka?
- Puralka has approximately 1,707 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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