Outback - North and East

Puttapa

Puttapa at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

115

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Puttapa.

The postcode for Puttapa is 5730 (SA).

Puttapa (5730) sits in the Outback - North and East region of South Australia.

Puttapa has roughly 115 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

Side by side

Compare Puttapa with a nearby suburb.

Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Puttapa 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Puttapa's population at 115, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

115

Median age

43

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$98/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$83/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

115

Median age: 43

Free appraisal

What’s your home worth in Puttapa?

A local agent who actually sells in Puttapa will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.

Reply within 1 business dayNo commitment to listPrivacy

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of selling in Puttapa?

The complete guide to selling: what it costs, how agents price your home, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Personalised to Puttapa, free, in 60 seconds.

Get the free guide

Free guide · 2026 edition

Thinking of buying in Puttapa?

What you can actually spend, the 2026 first home buyer schemes for your state, and how not to overpay. A free buying guide, in about 60 seconds.

Get the free buying guide

Get property alerts for Puttapa

Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.

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 Puttapa.

Local schools for Puttapa

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Leigh Creek Area School

R-12CoEdGovernment
View Catchment

© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked

About Puttapa.

What is the Puttapa postcode?
Puttapa is in the 5730 postcode, in SA, in the Outback - North and East region.
Where is Puttapa?
Puttapa is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5730, in the Outback - North and East region.
What is the average rent in Puttapa?
The median weekly rent for houses is $98, for units it's $83.
What schools are in Puttapa?
There are 1 schools serving Puttapa on this page, including Leigh Creek Area School.
How walkable is Puttapa?
Puttapa has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Puttapa?
Puttapa is close to Beltana, Beltana Station, Leigh Creek, North Moolooloo, Moorillah.
What is the population of Puttapa?
The population of Puttapa is approximately 115 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

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 →

Always dated

Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.

No login

No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.

Thinking about selling in Puttapa?

The complete selling guide, personalised to Puttapa: what it really costs, how agents price homes here, and a 12-week plan to settlement. Free PDF, 60 seconds.

Get the free selling guide
Buying instead? Get the free buying guide.