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

0
residents (Census 2021)

Port Pirie South Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$616/wk
$32,032 per year
#6838 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
#7374 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
43years
5 years older than national median
🏡
Mortgage
$975/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Port Pirie South Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.7% (1,889) Female 51.3% (1,991)

Population Density

250.9
people per km²
3,878 people · 15.5 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,582
Family income/wk

Port Pirie South Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Port Pirie South Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
52.6% 596 dwellings
🏦
Owned with mortgage
47.4% 538 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Port Pirie South Country of Birth

Australia
96.8%
England
1.9%
Germany
0.5%
India
0.5%
China
0.2%
Egypt
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Port Pirie South Religion

No Religion
48.3%
Catholic
25.7%
Uniting Church
8.2%
Not stated
6.5%
Anglican
6.1%
Lutheran
2.0%
Christian (other)
1.8%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Port Pirie South Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
42.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.6%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Port Pirie South Languages Spoken at Home

Other
26.9%
Italian
23.1%
Arabic
12.8%
Urdu
11.5%
Greek
10.3%
Other Indo-Aryan
5.1%
Australian Indigenous
5.1%
Tamil
5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Port Pirie South Employment

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Employed full-time
32.8% 979 people
Employed part-time
20.0% 595 people
🔍
Unemployed
3.6% 108 people
🏠
Not in labour force
43.6% 1,300 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Port Pirie South Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.8%
Bachelor Degree
19.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.8%
Certificate I/II
4.0%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.4%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Port Pirie South Occupation

Professionals
24.7%
Community & Personal Service
21.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.6%
Managers
9.2%
Clerical & Administrative
9.0%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
8.4%
Labourers
4.6%
Sales Workers
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Port Pirie South Field of Study

Engineering
23.3%
Society & Culture
16.2%
Management & Commerce
16.0%
Education
13.8%
Health
13.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.4%
Architecture & Building
5.4%
Agriculture & Environment
1.4%
Creative Arts
1.2%
Information Technology
1.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Port Pirie South Dwelling Types

Separate house
88.9%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.9%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Port Pirie South Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.1%
$150-$299/wk
2.4%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
12.4%
$500-$649/wk
5.4%
$650-$799/wk
10.9%
$800-$999/wk
8.2%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.9%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.3%
$4,000+/wk
4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Port Pirie South Marital Status

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Married
41.4% 1,341
↔️
Separated
4.2% 135
📋
Divorced
9.1% 295
🕊️
Widowed
7.7% 250
👤
Never married
37.6% 1,219

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Port Pirie South Ancestry

Australian
34.2%
English
32.5%
Scottish
6.3%
Irish
6.3%
German
6.0%
Italian
5.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
3.5%
Other
3.3%
Dutch
1.1%
Greek
0.6%
Welsh
0.6%
Indian
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Port Pirie South School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
21.6%
Secondary — Government
20.9%
Secondary — Catholic
18.6%
Primary — Catholic
15.9%
Vocational Education
11.2%
Pre-school
5.3%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
4.7%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Port Pirie South Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.2% 604
No need for assistance
91.8% 6,737

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Port Pirie South Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
16.9% 520
Not a volunteer
83.1% 2,548

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Port Pirie South Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.1%
$300-$449/mo
4.5%
$450-$599/mo
7.4%
$600-$799/mo
14.8%
$800-$999/mo
20.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
10.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
8.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.9%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Port Pirie South How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.7%
Did not go to work
13.5%
Car (passenger)
5.7%
Walked only
2.0%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%
Bicycle
0.7%
Truck
0.4%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Port Pirie South Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.2%
1 vehicle
37.9%
2 vehicles
33.7%
3 vehicles
13.6%
4+ vehicles
6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Port Pirie South Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
2.6%
2 bedrooms
16.0%
3 bedrooms
60.3%
4 bedrooms
19.0%
5 bedrooms
1.9%
6+ bedrooms
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Port Pirie South Population Mobility

13.3%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
55.1%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Port Pirie South Indigenous Population

4.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
362
Indigenous residents
7,065
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Port Pirie South Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
450
Arthritis
204
Asthma
186
Diabetes
160
Lung condition
144
Heart disease
123
Cancer
62
Kidney disease
47
Stroke
45
Dementia
17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Port Pirie South Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.6%
$150-$299/wk
7.5%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
6.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.8%
$650-$799/wk
11.2%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.0%
$3,500+/wk
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Port Pirie South Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
34.5%
Couple — no children
32.8%
Couple — no children under 15
12.4%
One parent — children under 15
11.3%
One parent — no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Port Pirie South Military Service

🎖️
Current ADF — Regular
0.1% 3
🏅
Previously served
2.9% 90
👤
Never served
97.0% 2,991

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Port Pirie South Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
14.2% 436
Did not provide
85.8% 2,635

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Port Pirie South Children Ever Born

No children
28.7%
1 child
11.0%
2 children
32.1%
3 children
19.1%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Port Pirie South When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
6
1951–1960
46
1961–1970
47
1971–1980
20
1981–1990
26
1991–2000
10
2001–2010
30
2011–2015
39
2016
3
2017
17
2018
8
2019
13
2020
13

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Port Pirie South Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.3%
5–14 hours
27.6%
15–29 hours
14.6%
30+ hours
11.3%
Did not do domestic work
29.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Port Pirie South Household Size

1 person
33.7%
2 persons
35.8%
3 persons
13.8%
4 persons
11.1%
5 persons
4.3%
6+ persons
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Port Pirie South Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,171
Moved — same area (SA2)
251
Moved from SA
171
Moved from overseas
18
Moved from QLD
9
Moved from NSW
8
Moved from NT
8
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from WA
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Port Pirie South Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
82.2%
Step family — no other children
9.3%
Blended family — no other children
4.9%
Other couple — children only
2.5%
Intact family — other children present
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Port Pirie South Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 172 total

Theft
60
Assault
56
Property Damage
33
Break & Enter
15
Other Against Person
5
Fraud
2
Robbery
1

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Port Pirie South Schools

6
schools nearby
4
government
919
avg ICSEA score
2,320
total students
St Mark's College Catholic
Combined · R-12 · 945 students
1002
ICSEA
Risdon Park Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 300 students
944
ICSEA
John Pirie Secondary School Government
Secondary · U, 7-12 · 691 students
894
ICSEA
Solomontown Primary School Government
Primary · U, R-6 · 183 students
881
ICSEA
Port Pirie West Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 201 students
873
ICSEA
St Mark's College - Benedict Campus Catholic
Combined

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Port Pirie South Rent Prices & Affordability

17%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,145/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 17.5%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Port Pirie South

≈ $4,962/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $945/wk
Rent share 17.5%

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Port Pirie South vs State & National Average

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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.