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SA · Port Pirie Council

Risdon Park 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

15.7/100

#130 among Coastal & beach suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Risdon Park South is a smaller suburban community in the Port Pirie area, home to around 2,230 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 101 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 45.3 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $365, 13 public transport stops within the suburb, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,230
Median age
41
Median household income / week
$1,385
Dwelling vacancy
7.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
71 of 956
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Employment rate
57.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
65 / 156 / 3

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

Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
$365
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)
101
Against the person
42
Against property
59
Rate per 1,000 residents
45.3
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 53 residents
State safety percentile
61.1th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
336
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Property Damage And Environmental16
  • Other Theft18
  • Sct - Residence7
  • Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
  • Serious Assault Resulting In Injury9

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

13 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Stop 24 Senate Rd / Cunningham Blvd - East side (Golf Course)
  • Stop 24 Senate Rd / Cunningham Blvd - West side (oppo Golf Course)
  • Stop 25 Ferme St / Senate Rd - North side
  • Stop 26 Creasy St / Ferme St - West side
  • Stop 27 Creasy St / Hannan St - West side

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

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

176 planning-related records

2026· 35 proposals

  • June 2026

  • Replace Verandah which was destroyed by storm last year
    6 WILSDON WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Verandah
    3 MANNIX CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Removal of stom damaged Patio and replace with a Stratco Patio Design
    10 DAWN CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment

  • May 2026

  • Domestic outbuilding
    5 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Domestic outbuilding
    28 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Single-storey detached dwelling
    LOT 57 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Replacement pool fencing
    3 CARYLL CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • VERANDAH
    1 BLIGHT ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    18 RADFORD DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Verandah attached to dwelling
    22 ALEXANDRIA AV RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, swimming pool and two domestic outbuildings.
    6 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment

  • April 2026

  • Verandah
    3 MELISSA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Inground Swimming Pool & safety barrier
    10 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah
    23 KAELEEN CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah (Replace Existing)
    7 VILLAGE WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • March 2026

  • Supported accommodation
    LOT 58 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
  • Replacement Carport
    12 HUTCHINSON ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah Replacement
    6 BLIGHT ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Inground Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier
    7 WATTLE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Replacement Verandah
    35 HANNAN ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah
    13 HIGGINS CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Verandah Replacement
    9 BALFOUR ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Inground Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier
    39 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • 2 x Verandah Replacement
    22 PRIYA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Replacement building
    9 CUNNINGHAM BVD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Residential
    LOT 59 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Verandah
    410 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • New Colorbond Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah 7mL x 3mW x 3mH Colour: Classic Cream – all materials Purpose: Shade to Back of House, Undercover area. S/W to existing tank, excess to Garden
    32 BARRY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • VERANDAH
    28 PLENTY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Freestanding Verandah
    12 MELALEUCA WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single Story Dwelling
    LOT 95 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding (Shed)
    34 HANNAN ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Outbuilding - shed
    5 MELALEUCA WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • January 2026

  • GARAGE
    36 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Domestic outbuilding
    30 NOLL ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 49 proposals

  • December 2025

  • Outbuilding (Shed) and Verandah
    46 PORT DAVIS RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made

  • November 2025

  • Single storey detached dwelling
    58 PELHAM RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Carport and verandah
    16 WORBY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single-storey detached dwelling and shed
    3 ACACIA ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
  • Single storey detached dwelling
    17 BALFOUR ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2024· 27 proposals

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

2023· 24 proposals

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

2022· 22 proposals

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

2021· 19 proposals

19 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)
2/10
IRSD decile (2021)
3/10

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

Data sources & freshness

Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
Overlay applies

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
15.7/100
Cohort rank
#130 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

  • 2 x Verandah Replacementplanning22 PRIYA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 14 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
  • Carport and verandahplanning16 WORBY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
  • Detached dwelling, swimming pool and two domestic outbuildings.planning6 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 04 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Domestic outbuildingplanning5 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Domestic outbuildingplanning28 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Domestic outbuildingplanning18 RADFORD DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 08 May 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Domestic outbuildingplanning30 NOLL ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 16 Jan 2026 · Decision Made
  • Freestanding Verandahplanning3 MANNIX CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 16 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Freestanding Verandahplanning12 MELALEUCA WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 17 Feb 2026 · Decision Made
  • GARAGEplanning36 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 23 Jan 2026 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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