SA · Streaky Bay Council
Poochera, 5655
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Poochera is a residential smaller community in Streaky Bay with a familiar suburban feel. Distance from the capital is part of the appeal, with wide open surrounds and a self-contained community rhythm. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with plenty of young families in the mix.
Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.
Population
- Population
- 67
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,062
- Dwelling vacancy
- 29%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 9 of 31
- Median monthly mortgage
- $433
- Employment rate
- 56.5%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2023–24)
- 3
- Against the person
- 0
- Against property
- 3
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44.8
- State safety percentile
- 60.3th (lower crime is better)
Most common offence types
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crime1
- Sct - Non Residence1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mv1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
2 public transport stops in this suburb
- Eyre Hwy - North side (Poochera Roadhouse)
- Eyre Hwy - South side (Poochera Roadhouse)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
7 planning-related records
2025· 1 proposal
August 2025
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with attached carport40 BARNES ST POOCHERA SA 5655Decision Made
2024· 2 proposals
June 2024
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted) (Local Heritage Place 8581 - fr. Methodist Kindergarten)LOT 1 MANN ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
April 2024
- Installation of air conditioning and associated fencing - State Heritage Place ID 16253 (Mount Barker Uniting Church (fr Dunn Memorial Church))LOT 1 MANN ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Decision Made
2023· 1 proposal
October 2023
- Domestic outbuilding37-41 MAIN ST POOCHERA SA 5655Decision Made
2022· 1 proposal
September 2022
- Agricultural Building805 PRINCES HWY POOCHERA SA 5655Decision Made
Other· 2 proposals
- DISTRICT COUNCIL OF STREAKY BAYResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- GH ASSOCIATES PTY LTDHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 5/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Recent changes
- Receive Or Handle Proceeds Of Crimecrime1
- Sct - Non Residencecrime1
- Theft/Illegal Use Of Mvcrime1
- Agricultural Buildingplanning805 PRINCES HWY POOCHERA SA 5655Lodged 14 Sep 2022 · Decision Made
- Construction of single storey detached dwelling with attached carportplanning40 BARNES ST POOCHERA SA 5655Lodged 22 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- DISTRICT COUNCIL OF STREAKY BAYplanningResource Recovery Waste Disposal and RelatedEPA licence
- Domestic outbuildingplanning37-41 MAIN ST POOCHERA SA 5655Lodged 12 Oct 2023 · Decision Made
- GH ASSOCIATES PTY LTDplanningHydrocarbon and ChemicalEPA licence
- Installation of air conditioning and associated fencing - State Heritage Place ID 16253 (Mount Barker Uniting Church (fr Dunn Memorial Church))planningLOT 1 MANN ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Lodged 29 Apr 2024 · Decision Made
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted) (Local Heritage Place 8581 - fr. Methodist Kindergarten)planningLOT 1 MANN ST MOUNT BARKER SA 5251Lodged 27 Jun 2024 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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