Risdon Park at a glance
Population
3,878
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Risdon Park.
The postcode for Risdon Park is 5540 (SA).
Risdon Park (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Risdon Park has roughly 3,878 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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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 Risdon Park's population at 3,878, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 36% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,878
Median age
43
Family households
61%
Lone person
36%
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)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
35%
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.
210
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
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Education
Schools in Risdon Park.
Local schools for Risdon Park
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Government School Catchment
Airdale Primary School
Risdon Park Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Risdon Park.
- What is the Risdon Park postcode?
- Risdon Park is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Risdon Park?
- Risdon Park is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Risdon Park?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Risdon Park?
- There are 8 schools serving Risdon Park on this page, including Mid North Christian College, St Mark's College, Airdale Primary School.
- What suburbs are near Risdon Park?
- Risdon Park is close to Risdon Park South, Port Pirie South, Port Pirie West, Solomontown, Port Pirie.
- What is the population of Risdon Park?
- The population of Risdon Park 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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