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Port Pirie South SA — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Port Pirie South, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Port Pirie South SA is 3,878 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Port Pirie South is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Port Pirie South is $200 per week ($867 per month). Port Pirie South has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Port Pirie South has a population density of 250.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Port Pirie South is England. The most common religion is No Religion (48% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Pirie South is $975.
There were 172 recorded offences in Port Pirie South in 2025-26, a rate of 44 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (60 offences).
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Port Pirie South Population
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Port Pirie South Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Pirie South Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Port Pirie South Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Port Pirie South Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Port Pirie South Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Port Pirie South Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Port Pirie South Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Port Pirie South Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Port Pirie South Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Port Pirie South Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Port Pirie South Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Port Pirie South Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Port Pirie South Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Port Pirie South Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Port Pirie South School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Port Pirie South Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Port Pirie South Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Port Pirie South Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Port Pirie South How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Port Pirie South Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Port Pirie South Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Port Pirie South Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Port Pirie South Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Port Pirie South Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Port Pirie South Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Port Pirie South Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Port Pirie South Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Port Pirie South Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Port Pirie South Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Port Pirie South When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Port Pirie South Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Port Pirie South Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Port Pirie South Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Port Pirie South Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Port Pirie South Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 172 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Port Pirie South Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Pirie South
What is the population of Port Pirie South SA?
The population of Port Pirie South SA is 3,878 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 250.9 people per km².Port Pirie South is ranked #1,965 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Port Pirie South?
The median personal income in Port Pirie South SA is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,145 per week.Family income is $1,582 per week.Port Pirie South is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Port Pirie South?
Median rent in Port Pirie South SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 17.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Port Pirie South ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Port Pirie South?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Pirie South SA is $975. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Port Pirie South?
The median age in Port Pirie South SA is 43 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Port Pirie South a good suburb to live in?
Port Pirie South is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,878.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41210. All dollar figures in AUD.