Risdon Park South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,230
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Risdon Park South.
The postcode for Risdon Park South is 5540 (SA).
Risdon Park South (5540) sits in the Mount Remarkable region of South Australia.
Risdon Park South has roughly 2,230 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Risdon Park 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 Risdon Park South's population at 2,230, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. 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 (71% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,230
Median age
41
Family households
71%
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)
$365/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$185/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
2,230
Median age: 41
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
96
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 Risdon Park South.
Local schools for Risdon Park South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Airdale Primary School
Risdon Park Primary School
Solomontown Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Risdon Park South.
- What is the Risdon Park South postcode?
- Risdon Park South is in the 5540 postcode, in SA, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- Where is Risdon Park South?
- Risdon Park South is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5540, in the Mount Remarkable region.
- What is the average rent in Risdon Park South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $365, for units it's $185.
- What schools are in Risdon Park South?
- There are 8 schools serving Risdon Park South on this page, including Mid North Christian College, St Mark's College, Airdale Primary School.
- How walkable is Risdon Park South?
- Risdon Park South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Risdon Park South?
- Risdon Park South is close to Risdon Park, Port Pirie South, Port Pirie West, Solomontown, Port Pirie.
- What is the population of Risdon Park South?
- The population of Risdon Park South is approximately 2,230 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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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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