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SA · Port Pirie Council
Risdon Park, 5540
Est. population · Jun 2025
3,009
Growth (1 yr)
+0.1%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.0%
Median age
43
Median income
$1,096/wk
Employment rate
48.2%
Languages at home
4.2%non-English
Most common: Italian, Greek, Tagalog
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Excellent transport
- National parks
- High desirability
- Green suburb
Suburb profile
In Port Pirie Council, Risdon Park keeps a rural calm, a mid-sized suburb with room to breathe and a strong local rhythm. Long-term locals and family households define much of the community, with plenty of young families in the mix. Everyday life leans local, with a handful of trusted shops, a familiar main street and neighbours who know your name.
Local shops are sparse, so a fuller set of amenities usually means travelling to a neighbouring town or regional hub. Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Buses make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward.
Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower. A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.
Versus similar regional towns, the suburb reads below average on desirability, chiefly because local dining and lifestyle amenities, plus community and employment trail behind. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Risdon Park snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$355/wk
Houses $355 · Units $380
Population (ERP)
3,009
+0.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
11.1%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#31
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
86th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
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
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 31.8/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5278th in Australia
- State rank
- 539th in SA
- Peer rank
- #31 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #151 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $380
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $355
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $355
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 25
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
3,009(June 2025)
+0.1% annual · -0.0% over 5 years · 48th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.1%
- 5-year growth
- -0.0%
- Change in 1 year
- +4
- Change in 5 years
- -1
- Growth rank in SA
- 48th 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 (~3,000), extrapolated at +0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 3,878
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,096
- Dwelling vacancy
- 11.1%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 200 of 1,803
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,024
- Employment rate
- 48.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,212 / 290 / 98
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)
- 305
- Against the person
- 110
- Against property
- 195
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 101.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 85.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -2%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental49
- Other Theft40
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent16
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury72
- Theft From Shop51
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
Public transport
30 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 23 Senate Rd / Kingston Rd - East side
- Stop 23 Senate Rd / Kingston Rd - West side
- Stop 33 Caldecott St / Balmoral Rd - West side
- Stop 37 Esmond Rd / Senate Rd - North side (Macs Corner)
- Stop 40 Esmond Rd / The Terrace - South side
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
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
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
- Nearest hospital
- Port Pirie Regional Health Service (4.3 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
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)
- 109
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 36.2
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· 17 proposals
July 2026
- Carport1 -3 BENSLEY ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding309 ANZAC RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation13 SMALE ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
- Carport for the sheltering of a motorhome292 ANZAC RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Alterations and addition to existing dwelling, including partial demolition13 HENRY ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling15 SPRINGWOOD RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
- Verandah18 FLETT ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
May 2026
- Cafe including partial demolition, building alterations and advertisement15 HALLIDAY ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
April 2026
- New Colorbond Verandah 10.7mL x 3.6mW x3mH Colour: Surfmist Iron, Monument Frame and Gutters Purpose: Undercover Entertaining Area Stormwater to Garden, excess to Kerb4 HOWARD ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah and carport202 ESMOND RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport & Verandah32 ARTHUR CR RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport188 -190 ESMOND RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)57 PETERSON CCT RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
February 2026
- Erect a free standing steel pergola 5M Wide x 4M Deep x 2.6M High at front to 2.46M High at the rear. Roof slope of 2 Degrees. Roof made of Kliplok type Colorbond sheeting. Colour Ironstone or similar. Fascia gutter. Colorbond Colour Ironstone or similar. All roof flashing Colorbond Colour Ironstone. 100mm x 100mm x 2mm Posts Colorbond Colour Wheat. 200mm x 50mm box beams Colorbond Colour Wheat. All beams to be fully welded to posts for extra strength. All roofing and flashing to be teck screwed342 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
January 2026
- Land Division (Stage 3) and construction of 10 DwellingsLOT 1389 BALMORAL RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
- Two Verandah's (attached to front and rear of the dwelling)241 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Single Story Dwelling11 SPRINGWOOD RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 24 proposals
December 2025
- Re roof existing damaged building360 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport15 JENSEN ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)17 HARRISON ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Two Verandahs11 HARRISON CR RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
October 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling12 SPRINGWOOD RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding169 BALMORAL RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Construct a 3m x 7m Stratco verandah to house that is under construction.407 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation including, demolition of existing detached laundry and construction of new laundry9 DUNSTONE ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
September 2025
- Removal of the existing verandah and replacement with a new attached Verandah25 ARTHUR ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling14 SPRINGWOOD RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Construction of a new under main roof carport and rear verandah involving demolition and alterations to the existing dwelling.6 ARTHUR ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
August 2025
- Domestic outbuilding3 SCARMAN ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding2 CAMPBELL ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Adding shed to fit caravan, must have 3300mm minimum opening to fit.12 HENRY ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Land divisionLOT 1389 BALMORAL RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Under Assessment
July 2025
- Freestanding Colorbond Firmlok Verandah 8.8mL x 3.1mW x 2.7mH Colour: Framework – Paperbark, Roof Woodland Grey Stormwater to Garden361 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)34 ARTHUR CR RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)16 ARTHUR ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Garage) and 2.4m boundary fence310 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)13 HERBERT ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
June 2025
- New carport and partial demolition of existing carport24 HALLIDAY ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- VerandahUNIT 1 11 JENKINS ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding20 DUNN ST RISDON PARK SA 5540Decision Made
- Install 5mtr x 4mtr Pergola into backyard of property393 ANZAC RD RISDON PARK 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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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 30.8 km away).
Coalition 43.2%Labor 56.8%
11.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +8.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Risdon Park SouthLabor 55.3% · Coalition 44.7% TPP (2025)2.5 km away
- Risdon Park EastLabor 54.7% · Coalition 45.3% TPP (2025)3.1 km away
- Port PirieLabor 61.7% · Coalition 38.3% TPP (2025)3.9 km away
- SolomontownLabor 62.4% · Coalition 37.6% TPP (2025)4.6 km away
- NapperbyLabor 48.0% · Coalition 52.0% TPP (2025)14.1 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
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