Risdon Park, SA: suburb profile

The population of Risdon Park SA is 3,878 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Risdon Park is $577 per week ($30,004 per year). Median rent in Risdon Park is $180 per week ($780 per month). Risdon Park has a median age of 43 years, older than the national median of 38. Risdon Park has a population density of 275 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Risdon Park is England. The most common religion is No religion (47.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Italian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Risdon Park is $1,024.

There were 131 recorded offences in Risdon Park in 2025-26, a rate of 34 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (50 offences).

Population
3,878
Census 2021
Median income
$577/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$180/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
43years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au), 2025-26.

Risdon Park vs the typical SA suburb

The median personal income in Risdon Park is $577 a week, 24% below the typical SA suburb ($759). That ranks 589th of 710 SA suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $180 a week, $120 less than the typical SA suburb. Rent takes 16.4% of the median household income here, against 19.5% in the typical SA suburb. The median resident is 43, the same age as in the typical SA suburb.

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureRisdon ParkTypical SADifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$577/wk$759/wk −24%$766/wk
Household income$1,096/wk$1,494/wk −27%$1,637/wk
Rent$180/wk$300/wk −40%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,024/mo$1,534/mo −33%$1,733/mo
Median age4343 0 yrs42
Rent share of household income16.4%19.5% −3.0 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Risdon Park, the typical SA suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Risdon Park Population

3,878 residents at the 2021 Census.

Risdon Park Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$577/wk
$30,004 per year
Ranked 7,412 of 14,663
Median Rent
$180/wk
$780 per month
Ranked 7,868 of 14,663
Median Age
43years
5 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,024/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Risdon Park Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,096/wk
Median rent $180/wk
Rent to income 16.4%

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

Median rent in Risdon Park against your income

About $4,749 a month
Median rent $180/wk
Left after rent $916/wk
Rent share 16.4%

Risdon Park Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
891
avg ICSEA score
322
total students
Mid North Christian College Independent
Combined · R-12 · 203 students
998
ICSEA
Airdale Primary School Government
Primary · R-6 · 119 students
783
ICSEA

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

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Risdon Park Map

Risdon Park, South Australia Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Risdon Park, South Australia: 33.1949°S, 137.9709°E

Risdon Park Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Risdon Park

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.5% (1,843) Female 52.5% (2,038)

Population Density

275
people per km²
3,878 people · 14.1 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,480
Family income/wk

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 and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
2.1%
Philippines
0.7%
India
0.5%
Scotland
0.4%
Italy
0.3%
Germany
0.2%
Pakistan
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Italian
0.6%
Greek
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.3%
Mandarin
0.2%
Punjabi
0.2%
Urdu
0.2%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
41.9%
English
41.3%
Irish
7.7%
German
7.3%
Scottish
7.1%
Italian
6.5%
Australian Aboriginal
5.3%
Greek
1.3%
Filipino
1.0%
Dutch
1.0%
Indian
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
47.2%
Catholic
21.2%
Not stated
7.7%
Uniting Church
7.2%
Anglican
6.3%
Lutheran
2.1%
Christian (other)
1.4%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

5.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
39.1% 1,245
Separated
4.0% 128
Divorced
9.4% 298
Widowed
9.2% 294
Never married
38.3% 1,218

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
34.5%
Couple: no children
30.3%
Couple: no children under 15
13.1%
One parent: children under 15
13.1%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
36.5%
2 persons
33.4%
3 persons
13.3%
4 persons
9.3%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Risdon Park

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,607 occupied private dwellings in Risdon Park at the 2021 Census, 35.4% were rented, 31.7% owned outright and 30.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.6% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
31.7% 509 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
30.5% 490 dwellings
Rented
35.4% 569 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.9% 31 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
80.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
18.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
12.5%
3 bedrooms
61.6%
4 bedrooms
18.5%
5 bedrooms
2.5%
6+ bedrooms
0.5%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.9%
$300-$449/mo
6.1%
$450-$599/mo
5.2%
$600-$799/mo
15.2%
$800-$999/mo
16.3%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
30.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
6.3%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
1.7%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
10.5%
1 vehicle
40.4%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3 vehicles
10.9%
4+ vehicles
6.2%

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

Work, income and education in Risdon Park

Employment

Employed full-time
30.3% 879 people
Employed part-time
19.6% 570 people
Unemployed
3.7% 106 people
Not in labour force
46.4% 1,348 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
23.5%
Community & Personal Service
19.1%
Technicians & Trade Workers
19.0%
Managers
11.0%
Clerical & Administrative
10.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
7.0%
Sales Workers
5.2%
Labourers
5.0%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.0%
$1-$149/wk
1.3%
$150-$299/wk
2.5%
$300-$399/wk
4.4%
$400-$499/wk
13.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.8%
$650-$799/wk
8.7%
$800-$999/wk
7.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.5%
$4,000+/wk
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.3%
$1-$149/wk
4.4%
$150-$299/wk
8.9%
$300-$399/wk
8.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.1%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
10.0%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.5%
Did not go to work
12.2%
Car (passenger)
5.4%
Walked only
2.2%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.1%
Bicycle
1.1%
Other
0.7%
Bus
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.4%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
40.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
27.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
22.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
9.3%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
57.7%
Bachelor Degree
17.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.4%
Certificate I/II
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.5%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
2.4%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
24.3%
Society & Culture
16.9%
Health
16.6%
Management & Commerce
14.9%
Education
10.6%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Information Technology
1.4%
Creative Arts
1.2%
Agriculture & Environment
0.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
0.7%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
29.9%
Secondary: Government
21.9%
Secondary: Catholic
13.2%
Primary: Catholic
11.6%
Vocational Education
9.6%
Pre-school
8.1%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
2.4%

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

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
83.3%
Has need for assistance
10.0%
Need for assistance not stated
6.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
498
Arthritis
181
Diabetes
164
Asthma
156
Lung condition
146
Heart disease
136
Cancer
69
Kidney disease
67
Stroke
63
Dementia
30

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
13.9% 410
Did not provide
86.1% 2,547

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.4% 456
Not a volunteer
84.6% 2,514

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 3
Previously served
3.3% 100
Never served
96.6% 2,897

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
30.0%
1 child
10.8%
2 children
30.5%
3 children
19.0%
4 children
6.9%
5+ children
2.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
12
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
54
1971: 1980
30
1981: 1990
23
1991: 2000
18
2001: 2010
39
2011: 2015
26
2016
6
2017
6
2018
4
2019
6
2020
3

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

Population Mobility

12.2%
moved in the last year
34.5%
moved in the last 5 years
6.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,127
Moved: same area (SA2)
225
Moved from SA
151
Moved from WA
15
Moved from NSW
13
Moved from overseas
9
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from QLD
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
17.1%
5: 14 hours
27.1%
15: 29 hours
13.1%
30+ hours
10.2%
Did not do domestic work
32.6%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
80.7%
Step family: no other children
8.6%
Blended family: no other children
7.7%
Other couple: children only
1.8%
Step family: other children present
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Risdon Park Crime Statistics

131 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Assault
50
Property Damage
34
Theft
27
Break & Enter
10
Other Against Person
8
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: SA Government Open Data (data.sa.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Risdon Park

The closest suburb to Risdon Park is Risdon Park South, 2.5 km away.

Risdon Park South
2.5 km away · income $713/wk · rent $185/wk
Port Pirie West
3.9 km away · income $475/wk · rent $180/wk
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Frequently Asked Questions About Risdon Park

What is the population of Risdon Park SA?

The population of Risdon Park SA is 3,878 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 275 people per km². Risdon Park is ranked #1,965 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Risdon Park?

The median personal income in Risdon Park SA is $577 per week, or $30,004 per year. The median household income is $1,096 per week. Family income is $1,480 per week. Risdon Park is ranked #7,412 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Risdon Park?

Median rent in Risdon Park SA is $180 per week ($780 per month). Rent represents 16.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Risdon Park ranks #7,868 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Risdon Park?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Risdon Park SA is $1,024. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Risdon Park?

The median age in Risdon Park SA is 43 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Risdon Park a good suburb to live in?

Risdon Park is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 3,878. The median income is $577/wk, which is below the typical SA suburb ($759/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.4% 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: 41259. All dollar figures in AUD.