Port Pirie
SAPort Pirie is a declining suburb in SA with 176 residents.
- SAL code
- 41209
- SA2
- 405031122
- Population
- 176
- LGA
- Port Pirie
Port Pirie, SA had 176 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 0.6% decline over the last five years. The predominant age group is 85 years and over, and the median age sits at 77. The median household income is $599 per week, and households with a mortgage repay around $650 a month. Around 42.5% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 57.5%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 63.6% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 4 parks and reserves mapped within its boundary. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?176
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-0.6%
3yr: -0.3% · 10yr: -1.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$599/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
77
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?11.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Schools
10
4 primary, 1 secondary
Hospitals
?1
Within suburb
Childcare services
?7
1 long day, 2 OSHC
Parks & green space
?4
Parks, reserves
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?2
Port Pirie · Feb 2026
Median Weekly Rent
Based on rental bond lodgements recorded by the state government.
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for SA
Safety & Crime
2025 Q4Reported incidents from SA police. Offence rates may not reflect all crime.
Population over time — Port Pirie (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Port Pirie suburb alone is ~176 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 14,322 to 14,195 over 24 years, averaging -0.0% per year.
Schools
10 in suburbGovernment school catchment
Catchment data is not yet available for SA.
Source when available: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high).
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 22.0%Predominantly detached houses (63.6%), rental-heavy (57.5% renting).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire & flood risk
Bushfire
Source: SA DHUD Bushfire Protection Areas
As of May 2026
Flood
Source: SA DEW Flood Mapping
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped hazard polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Planning zones
7 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRATEGIC_EMPLOYMENT | Strategic EmploymentIndustrial | 31.9% | 1.25 km² |
| URBAN_ACTIVITY_CENTRE | Urban Activity CentreBusiness | 24.1% | 0.94 km² |
| COASTAL_WATERS_AND_OFFSHORE_ISLANDS | Coastal Waters and Offshore IslandsWaterway | 18.7% | 0.73 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 11.8% | 0.46 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT | EmploymentIndustrial | 7.9% | 0.31 km² |
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 4.2% | 0.16 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT_BULK_HANDLING | Employment (Bulk Handling)Industrial | 1.3% | 0.05 km² |
Source: SA Planning and Design Code Zones (ZONE_SA/2026-04-30/7965b1556505eb71) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.