Port Pirie West at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
2,556
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Port Pirie West.
The postcode for Port Pirie West is 5540 (SA).
Port Pirie West (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Port Pirie West has roughly 2,556 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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 West scores 2/100 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 West's population at 2,556, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 42% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,556
Median age
45
Family households
53%
Lone person
44%
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)
$405/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$175/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
42%
At a deeper level
2,556
Median age: 45
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
161
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.
2
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Port Pirie West.
Local schools for Port Pirie West
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Government School Catchment
Port Pirie West Primary School
Mid North Education Centre
John Pirie Secondary School
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Frequently asked
About Port Pirie West.
- What is the Port Pirie West postcode?
- Port Pirie West is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Port Pirie West?
- Port Pirie West is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Port Pirie West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $405, for units it's $175.
- What schools are in Port Pirie West?
- There are 8 schools serving Port Pirie West on this page, including Port Pirie West Primary School, Mid North Education Centre, John Pirie Secondary School.
- How walkable is Port Pirie West?
- Port Pirie West has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Port Pirie West?
- Port Pirie West is close to Port Pirie, Solomontown, Risdon Park, Risdon Park South, Port Pirie South.
- What is the population of Port Pirie West?
- The population of Port Pirie West is approximately 2,556 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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