Risdon Park
SARisdon Park is a declining suburb in SA with 3,878 residents.
- SAL code
- 41259
- SA2
- 405031122
- Population
- 3,878
- LGA
- Port Pirie
Risdon Park, 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 $1,024 a month. Around 63.8% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being rented at 36.3%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 75.9% of the suburb's housing stock. The suburb has 3 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
$1,096/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
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
?3
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; Risdon Park 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 11.2%Almost entirely detached houses (75.9%), mixed tenure (64% own or mortgage), built for families (62% 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
6 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONSERVATION | ConservationEnvironmental | 44.8% | 6.32 km² |
| RURAL | RuralRural | 29.7% | 4.19 km² |
| SUBURBAN_NEIGHBOURHOOD | Suburban NeighbourhoodResidential | 21.2% | 2.99 km² |
| RURAL_LIVING | Rural LivingRural | 3.5% | 0.50 km² |
| COMMUNITY_FACILITIES | Community FacilitiesSpecial use | 0.5% | 0.07 km² |
| LOCAL_ACTIVITY_CENTRE | Local Activity CentreBusiness | 0.2% | 0.03 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.