Overall score
Port Pirie South
27.8/100
Risdon Park
27.0/100
Port Pirie South vs Risdon Park, SA Suburb Comparison
Port Pirie South for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Port Pirie SouthRisdon Park
Crime rate
Port Pirie South
67.5 / 1k
Risdon Park
94.1 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Port Pirie South
3
Risdon Park
0
Population
Port Pirie South
3,878
Risdon Park
3,878
Metric leadPort Pirie South 4Risdon Park 34 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPort Pirie South
- Best for best valuePort Pirie South
- Best for best schoolsPort Pirie South
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Port Pirie South | Risdon Park |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 27.8/100 | 27.0/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 70.5/100 | 67.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 67.5 / 1k | 94.1 / 1k |
| Weather (desirability) | 19.1/100 | 19.1/100 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 30 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 3 | 0 |
| Planning activity | 50 | 23 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Population | 3,878 | 3,878 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 1/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Port Pirie South is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds, and Risdon Park is a slower-paced mid-sized suburb with open surrounds.
Port Pirie South tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and nearby cafés and amenities, while Risdon Park stands out for public transport access, tree cover and green space, and overall desirability.
Port Pirie South suits households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Risdon Park is the stronger match for families.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.