Port Pirie South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,878
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Port Pirie South.
The postcode for Port Pirie South is 5540 (SA).
Port Pirie South (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Port Pirie South has roughly 3,878 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Port Pirie South 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 Port Pirie South's population at 3,878, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,878
Median age
43
Family households
64%
Lone person
34%
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)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
3,878
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
282
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Pirie South.
Local schools for Port Pirie South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Risdon Park Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
John Pirie Secondary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Pirie South.
- What is the Port Pirie South postcode?
- Port Pirie South is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Port Pirie South?
- Port Pirie South is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Port Pirie South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Port Pirie South?
- There are 8 schools serving Port Pirie South on this page, including Risdon Park Primary School, St Mark's College, Solomontown Primary School.
- How walkable is Port Pirie South?
- Port Pirie South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Port Pirie South?
- Port Pirie South is close to Coonamia, Risdon Park, Risdon Park South, Solomontown, Bungama.
- What is the population of Port Pirie South?
- The population of Port Pirie South is approximately 3,878 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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