Pirie East at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
37
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Pirie East.
The postcode for Pirie East is 5540 (SA).
Pirie East (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Pirie East has roughly 37 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pirie East scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Pirie East's population at 37, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
37
Median age
50
Family households
67%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$185/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$341/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
37
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Pirie East.
Local schools for Pirie East
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Government School Catchment
Risdon Park Primary School
Airdale Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Pirie East.
- What is the Pirie East postcode?
- Pirie East is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Pirie East?
- Pirie East is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Pirie East?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $185, for units it's $341.
- What schools are in Pirie East?
- There are 8 schools serving Pirie East on this page, including St Mark's College, Risdon Park Primary School, Mid North Christian College.
- How walkable is Pirie East?
- Pirie East has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pirie East?
- Pirie East is close to Port Pirie South, Risdon Park, Risdon Park South, Coonamia, Bungama.
- What is the population of Pirie East?
- The population of Pirie East is approximately 37 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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