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SA · Port Pirie Council
Port Pirie, 5540
Est. population · Jun 2025
250
Growth (1 yr)
-0.4%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.8%
Median age
77
Median income
$599/wk
Employment rate
18.2%
Languages at home
10.4%non-English
Most common: Filipino, Italian
2021 Census · usual residence
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Port Pirie is a residential smaller community in Port Pirie Council with a familiar suburban feel. A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with schools and childcare nearby. There is a dense cluster of schools and early-learning options nearby.
Food and coffee punch above the usual for comparable suburbs, giving the suburb a lived-in social scene. Green space punches above what many comparable suburbs offer, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb. Daily life works well on foot, with buses also serving the suburb.
Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state. Recognised heritage character runs through the streets, with older fabric still defining local identity.
At a glance
Port Pirie snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$250/wk
Houses $345 · Units $200
Population (ERP)
250
-0.4% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
20.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Safety
99th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
7th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $200
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $345
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 35
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
250(June 2025)
-0.4% annual · -0.8% over 5 years · 4th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.4%
- 5-year growth
- -0.8%
- Change in 1 year
- -1
- Change in 5 years
- -2
- Growth rank in SA
- 4th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~250), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 176
- Median age
- 77
- Median household income / week
- $599
- Dwelling vacancy
- 20.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 11 of 54
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Employment rate
- 18.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 28 / 16 / 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 · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 256
- Against the person
- 67
- Against property
- 189
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 1,024
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 3 residents
- State safety percentile
- 99.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -6.3%
Most common offence types
- Common Assault26
- Other Property Damage And Environmental40
- Other Theft38
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury19
- Theft From Shop60
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 7 (7 schools, 4 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 873
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 7th
School list
- Mid North Education CentreSpecial · Government · ICSEA 873 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 21% · 17 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- John Pirie Secondary SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 894 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 7% · 691 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Port Pirie West Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 873 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 3% · 201 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Airdale Primary SchoolAnzac RoadPrimary Education
- Pirie Education Director Office59 Mary Elie StreetSupport Services
- Port Pirie Community Kindergarten5 Halliday StreetPreschools
- Port Pirie West Children's CentreFirst StreetIntegrated Centres
- Risdon Park Primary SchoolKingston RoadPrimary Education
- Risdon Park South Kindergarten10 Hannan StreetPreschools
- Solomontown Kindergarten1 Prince StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
11 public transport stops in this suburb
- Mary Elie St / Wandearah Rd (Port Pirie Tourism and Arts Centre)
- Stop 2 Main Rd - South West side (McDonalds)
- Stop 3 Main Rd - North side (Yacht Club)
- Stop 49 Alexander St / Gertrude St - North side
- Wandearah Rd (John Pirie Secondary School)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
76 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 5 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 2 pharmacies · 4 fast food · 1 bakeries · 2 libraries · 1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 2 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Reasonable bus and transport access — 11 public transport stops
- Strong local sport and recreation — 11 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 81/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 11.36
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 68.18
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 11.36
Food & drink(12)
- French Hot BreadBakery
- Café MontanaCafe
- Cafe PrimoCafe
- Domino'sFast food
- Hungry JacksFast food
- McDonald'sFast food
- SubwayFast food
- BHAS ClubroomsPub
- Central HotelPub
30 Alexander Street, Port Pirie
- Family HotelPub
Ellen Street
- International HotelPub
- Portside TavernPub
Shopping(3)
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(4)
- Lions Football and Community CentreCommunity centre
- John Pirie Secondary School LibraryLibrary
- Library
- John Pirie Secondary SchoolSchool
40 Mary Elie Street
Health & services(3)
- Port Pirie HospitalHospital
- National PharmaciesPharmacy
- Priceline PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(13)
- Memorial ParkPark
- Park
- Playground
- John Pirie Secondary School Eastern OvalSports centre
- John Pirie Secondary School GymSports centre
- Port Pirie Bowling ClubSports centre
- John Pirie Secondary School Basketball CourtsSports field
- John Pirie Secondary School Southern OvalSports field
- John Pirie Secondary School TurfSports field
- Memorial OvalSports field
- Sports field
- Port Pirie Swimming PoolSwimming pool
- Swimming pool
Entertainment(4)
- Northern Festival CentreArts centre
- Port Pirie Railway Station MuseumMuseum
Ellen Street, Port Pirie
- Power House Arts Teaching TheatreTheatre
- The Keith Michell TheatreTheatre
Other(31)
- Alcohol
- ANZBank
- BankSABank
- Commonwealth BankBank
Ellen Street
- NABBank
Ellen Street
- Face & Body Beauty BoutiqueBeauty salon
118 Ellen Street
- Supercheap AutoCar Parts
10 Main Road
- wash padCar wash
- Sampson's Cottage-National TrustChalet
- TAFECollege
- Pirie Regional CourtCourthouse
- Target CountryDepartment Store
- RAAEV charging
- Ellen HotelHotel
- Port Pirie Regional Tourism and Arts CentreInformation
- Port Pirie TravelwayMotel
- McDonald's ParkingParking
- NYRSTARParking
- Parking (9)
- PRIVATE FOR NYRSTARParking
- CaltexPetrol station
- Coles ExpressPetrol station
- Port Pirie Police ComplexPolice
- Port Pirie Post OfficePost office
- Port Pirie Post OfficePost office
79 Ellen Street
- Public toilets
- Eastern Library Shelter 1Shelter
- Eastern Library Shelter 2Shelter
- Eastern Shelter 1Shelter
- Eastern Shelter 2Shelter
- The Reject Shop Port PirieVariety Store
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 2
- Parks (OSM)
- 2
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 2
- Nearest hospital
- Port Pirie Regional Health Service (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- GP Plus Health Care Centre Port Pirie The TerraceGP Plus Health Care Centre
- Port Pirie Regional Health ServiceAlexander StreetPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 10
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 40.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 17°
- Rainfall
- 69 mm · ~9 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 24° / 12°
- Rainfall
- 89 mm · ~11 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 136 mm · ~17 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 10 proposals
August 2026
- Modification of previously approved rear egress stairs under application 26011856. Stairs have been relocated within the building boundary to accommodate for fire egress and not constructed on adjoining land or egress pathway.140 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
June 2026
- Manufacturing and Testing of PEM Electrolysers, Shipping Container Assembly and Storage, Construction of a Shed and Eight Above-Ground Water Tanks, Internal and External Building Alterations, Site Works, and Partial DemolitionLOT 11 ALBERT TCE PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations to existing shop tenancy involving the replacement of ATMs142 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Shop 1 (The Reject Shop)146 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Building Alterations - Replacing the existing windows and doors on the Norman Street road frontage with the same size and styles aluminum windows and doors (like for like)146 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
April 2026
- An application for a new schedule of Essential Safety Provisions to be issued79 -81 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Change of use to an Indoor Recreation Facility including internal fit out, extended 24/7 hours of operation and associated business identification signage.140 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Memorial monument41 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Internal refurbishment works to FOH and BOH at 53 Gertrude St, Port Pirie49 -57 GERTRUDE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
January 2026
- Installation of new telecommunications facility (40m high mono-pole, 43.25m high to top of structure), with associated antenna, compound area, fencing and related infrastructure.LOT 2 ALPHA TCE PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
November 2025
- Internal fitout including building alterations170 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
May 2025
- Front canopy (to existing church) and associated works107 GERTRUDE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Internal alterations to an existing bank tenancy144 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
April 2025
- Internal changes to gaming room removing existing ramp and change in floor level. Increase Electronic Gaming Machines Reconfigure wet areas and existing rear access. Chair lift access to front entry Exterior painting Airconditioning unit Exterior concrete floor slabs and bin hose down area Internal wall removal to Jubilee Hall96 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
February 2025
- Construction of new pool plant equipment facility and partial demolition of existing fence55 MARY ELIE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
2024· 18 proposals
December 2024
- Internal alterations to existing wet areas and proposed new wet areas of existing hotel40 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
November 2024
- Carpark redevelopment – reconfiguration, expansion to 276 spaces, demolition of buildings, and installation of 5 shade sails, 14 light poles, and 2 signage170 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540;176 -182 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540;188 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Repair to Fire Damaged Building Elements110 -112 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Internal partition walls Admin area Dust free workstations85 GERTRUDE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
September 2024
- New Portico Structures to existing building, building alterations, carparking, landscaping, front fence & sliding gates118 -120 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540;122 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
July 2024
- External restoration comprising repainting and reroofing of Hotel in new colour scheme40 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
June 2024
- Office extensions and partial demolition including; Demolish existing side/rear verandah, store and kitchen. Office Extension incorporating a staff room/kitchen, toilets, storeroom and two side offices.90-92 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
May 2024
- Restoration of Heritage Building involving: repainting façade, replacing the downpipes, box gutters and rain heads79-81 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- ShedLOT 201 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540;LOT 50 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Change of use to specialist dental consulting rooms, including associated building alterations, addition, and demolition works26 MARY ELIE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Internal Access Ramp in existing Swimming Pool55 MARY ELIE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Installation of a sail structure60 MARY ELIE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
April 2024
- Installation of a fascia sign and a freestanding sign3 MARY ELIE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
March 2024
- Storage Shed44 DAVID ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Demolition of existing building and new Tourist Accommodation comprising 5 rooms with shared laundry, site landscaping and parking.29 DAVID ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
February 2024
- Refurbishment and Internal Alterations to the building (Local Heritage Place)40 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
January 2024
- Change of use to an office (tenancy 1), including associated building alterations and installation of signage.124 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540;124-134 FLORENCE ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
- Installation of a new security gate to an existing Woolworths tenancy170 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
2023· 8 proposals
October 2023
- AdvertisementSHOP 1-5 10 MAIN RD PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Increasing the number of electronic gaming machines within the gaming room and expanding into the restaurant seating area, exterior painting, installation of a new air conditioning unit, and new exterior concrete floor slabs at the rear of the building, including partial removal of the existing concrete slab and internal walls of the Jubilee Hotel96 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Under Assessment
September 2023
- Internal Fitout for a Zambrero Restaurant excluding External Signage200 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
- Proposed external signage for restaurant200 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
August 2023
- Restoration of Portions of State Heritage Place and Adjacent Footpath, Including Repainting134 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
June 2023
- Ancillary Storage Shed for Existing Shop108 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
April 2023
- Work involves the removal and replacement of the external access ramp to provide compliant DDA access to property.79-81 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
March 2023
- Repairs to Fire Damaged Building158-160 ELLEN ST PORT PIRIE SA 5540Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
35 heritage places
- House and Leisure Shop126 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEContributory item
- Menswear Shops108 Ellen Street PORT PIRIELocal heritage
- Barrier Chambers Offices1 Alexander Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Development Board Building (former Port Pirie Courthouse, later Customs House)85 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Dwelling ('Carn Brae')32 Florence Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Dwelling (former Sampson's Butcher Shop)64 - 68 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Family Hotel134 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Flinders Arcade72 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEContributory item
- Former AMP [Australian Mutual Provident Society] Port Pirie Office Building5 Norman Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
- Former Adelaide Steamship Company Building32 Ellen Street PORT PIRIEState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
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 · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 27.5 km away).
Coalition 39.5%Labor 60.5%
15.1 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +7.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Port PirieLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)1.2 km away
- SolomontownLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)2.3 km away
- Risdon Park EastLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Risdon Park SouthLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)10.0 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
More in Port Pirie Council
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Comparable suburbs
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