Glenelg Shire Council

Puralka

VIC3311

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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Day to day

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

Lone person

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,707

Median age: 58

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Puralka.

Local schools for Puralka

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Government School Catchment

Glenburnie Primary School

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Dartmoor Primary School

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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.

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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