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SA · Port Pirie Council

Port Pirie South, SA, 5540

Current weather

15.4°CMainly clear

57% humidity · 28.9 km/h wind · 15.9° / 13.5° today · 7.4 mm rain

Desirability index

3.5/100

#149 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Port Pirie South is a smaller suburban community in the Port Pirie area, home to around 3,878 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 320 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 82.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $340 (flats $250, houses $365), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
3,878
Median age
43
Median household income / week
$1,145
Dwelling vacancy
10%
Unoccupied private dwellings
184 of 1,837
Median monthly mortgage
$975
Employment rate
51.7%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
135 / 181 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$250
Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$365
All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$340
Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
20

Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

  • SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
320
Against the person
85
Against property
235
Rate per 1,000 residents
82.5
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 46 residents
State safety percentile
80.6th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental82
  • Other Theft32
  • Other Unlawful Entry With Intent23
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury43
  • Theft From Shop32

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

28 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 10 Three Chain Rd / Wood St - East side
  • Stop 13 Three Chain Rd - East side
  • Stop 13 Three Chain Rd - West side
  • Stop 16 Wandearah Rd / Knapman St - East side
  • Stop 19 Balmoral Rd / The Terrace - South side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

282 planning-related records

2026· 33 proposals

  • June 2026

  • New Colorbond Shed 21mL x 12mW x 3.8mH Colour: Monument - all materials Purpose: Storage of Vehicles, Boat and Caravan Height Required for Boat/Caravan Stormwater to Kerb
    56 AFFORD RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Single storey dwelling
    LOT 1 RAILWAY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Colorbond Gable Carport
    7 KNAPMAN ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Carport
    22 COTTELL ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • IMPACT DAMAGED BUILDING REINSTATEMENT
    7 OSBORNE ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • May 2026

  • 8 Units at $360,000 1 Unit at $405,000
    54 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • It is recommended that a certified roof access ladder and walkway system be installed, ensuring all points of entry and maintenance areas are safely accessible. The guard rail will be constructed to Australian Standards, and all access equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained. This will help mitigate the risks associated with working at heights and ensure ongoing safety for all personnel performing maintenance tasks. St Marks College has engaged RIS Safety for the full installation,
    455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single Storey Dwelling
    17 OLIVER ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier
    421 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    5 FLETCHER CT PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Installation of four light poles over Port Oval
    66 -68 ESMOND RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • To extend existing shed by one bay to cover caravan
    19 KINGSTON RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Repairs to existing building Work Bay Canopy. Replacement of roof purlins and roofing.
    39 -43 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540;47 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Replacement pool fence
    12 O'LOUGHLIN AV PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Dwelling Alterations and Additions to Existing Single Storey Dwelling
    34 AFTON ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • April 2026

  • NO NEW DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE REPLACEMENT x1 VERANDAH "LIKE FOR LIKE" - NO NEW DEVELOPMENT Can council please clarify if planning fees are required as this is not a new development? Thankyou.
    69 BATTY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    339 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • 2x patios
    2 JAMES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Removal and reinstatement of the existing verandah sheeting to access the existing windows at high level. Asbestos Window Frame Removal. Work to be undertaken by a licenced contractor issued under the Work, Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). Supply and installation of new Alspec McArthur 100mm powder coated frames, Viewmax sliding windows with fixes Lites as per shop drawings attached.
    455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Verandah
    178 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    159 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed) & New Colorbond Verandah attached to shed
    9 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport Replacement
    221 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • February 2026

  • Demolish and remove section of storage shed to make way for a boundary line/ fence line to be installed once sub division has been completed, we will shorten shed to ensure that it will end on existing posts and truss with minor repairs to take place with a new 90x90 post in centre rear wall 3 new steel purlins horizontally 70x35 and used corrugated iron to cladd the exterior
    16 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including rear verandah and partial demolition
    39 BUTTERICK ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Patio
    62 -64 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Retail Tenancy Fitout - Shop 9 (EB Games)
    91 -95 GREY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    94 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Dwelling addition and alterations
    8 AFTON ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport, vernadah and Outbuilding (Shed)
    45 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • Boundary Realignment
    16 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540;29 ELIZABETH ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Extension and refurbishment of an existing Home Economics / Textiles building on the Bosco campus of St Marks College - two storey addition that will facilitate an improved staff room, canteen, home economics kitchen, office spaces and asscoiated works.
    455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Timber pergola with corrugated iron roof. Corrugated iron to be Ironstone in colour to match existing buildings.
    66 AFFORD RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 70 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Proposed cafe and restaurant at Shop 4A Prime West Shopping Centre including advertising
    91 -95 GREY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Freestanding Carport – Flat Roof
    4 -6 PARHAM ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • VERANDAH
    3 YATES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport
    92 HARRIS RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Units 66 and 67 in retirement village
    54 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Verandah
    228 MAGOR RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic Outbuilding (6 m × 4 m)
    66 PIRIE ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 47 proposals

47 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2023· 50 proposals

50 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2022· 44 proposals

44 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

2021· 34 proposals

34 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
1/10
IRSD decile (2021)
2/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Heritage

3 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies
Bushfire safer places
1

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via SA Planning geohub. Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Data sources & freshness

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
4
Parks (OSM)
4

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
3.5/100
Cohort rank
#149 among Coastal & beach suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

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  • 2x patiosplanning2 JAMES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
  • 8 Units at $360,000 1 Unit at $405,000planning54 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 26 May 2026 · Decision Made
  • Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including rear verandah and partial demolitionplanning39 BUTTERICK ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 23 Feb 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Boundary Realignmentplanning16 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540;29 ELIZABETH ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 29 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning22 COTTELL ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 01 Jun 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carportplanning92 HARRIS RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 11 Dec 2025 · Decision Made
  • Carport Replacementplanning221 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 12 Mar 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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