Port Pirie South
SAPort Pirie South is a declining suburb in SA with 3,878 residents.
- SAL code
- 41210
- SA2
- 405031122
- Population
- 3,878
- LGA
- Port Pirie
Port Pirie South, SA had 3,878 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 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 43. Households are most often couples with children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $975 a month. Around 71.6% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 37.6%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 89.0% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 5 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
?3,878
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
-0.6%
3yr: -0.3% · 10yr: -1.6%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,145/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
43
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?1/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?11.7%
SA4 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
?1
1 long day, 1 OSHC
Parks & green space
?5
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 South suburb alone is ~3,878 (Census 2021).
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 14,322 to 14,195 over 24 years, averaging -0.0% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Risdon Park Primary School
Secondary
No catchment
Source: SA Department for Education — School Zones (primary + high). Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Public housing 6.5%Almost entirely detached houses (89%), owner-occupied (72%), built for families (60% are 3 bed).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 55.3% | 8.55 km² |
| SUBURBAN_NEIGHBOURHOOD | Suburban NeighbourhoodResidential | 17.0% | 2.62 km² |
| RURAL_LIVING | Rural LivingRural | 16.5% | 2.55 km² |
| STRATEGIC_EMPLOYMENT | Strategic EmploymentIndustrial | 4.0% | 0.61 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 3.9% | 0.60 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT | EmploymentIndustrial | 2.6% | 0.39 km² |
| EMPLOYMENT_BULK_HANDLING | Employment (Bulk Handling)Industrial | 0.8% | 0.13 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.