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Port Pirie SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Pirie, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Pirie SA is 176 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Pirie is $378 per week ($19,656 per year). Median rent in Port Pirie is $173 per week ($750 per month). Port Pirie has a median age of 77 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Pirie has a population density of 44.9 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Pirie is $650.
There were 129 recorded offences in Port Pirie in 2025-26, a rate of 733 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (48 offences).
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Port Pirie Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Pirie Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Pirie Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Pirie Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Pirie Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Pirie Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Pirie Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Pirie Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Pirie Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Pirie Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Pirie Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Pirie Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Pirie Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Pirie Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Pirie School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Pirie Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Pirie Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Pirie Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Pirie How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Pirie Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Pirie Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Pirie Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Pirie Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Pirie Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Pirie Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Pirie Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Pirie Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Pirie Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Pirie Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Pirie When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Pirie Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Pirie Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Pirie Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Pirie Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 129 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Pirie Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Pirie
What is the population of Port Pirie SA?
The population of Port Pirie SA is 176 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 44.9 people per km².Port Pirie is ranked #7,315 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Pirie?
The median personal income in Port Pirie SA is $378 per week, or $19,656 per year.The median household income is $599 per week.Family income is $850 per week.Port Pirie is ranked #8,798 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Pirie?
Median rent in Port Pirie SA is $173 per week ($750 per month).Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate.Port Pirie ranks #8,030 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Pirie?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Pirie SA is $650. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Pirie?
The median age in Port Pirie SA is 77 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Pirie a good suburb to live in?
Port Pirie is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 176.The median income is $378/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41209. All dollar figures in AUD.