Risdon Park South

SA 5540 • Rest of SA

2,230
Population (2021)
$37,076
Median Income
18.67 km²
Area
8m
Elevation
RegionalAffordableFamily-FriendlyQuiet

About Risdon Park South

Risdon Park South is a residential locality in the Mid North region of South Australia, forming part of the Port Pirie urban area approximately 230 kilometres north of Adelaide. With a population of around 2,230 residents, this modest suburb features a median age of 41 years and an average household size of 2.4 people. The area offers affordable housing in a regional setting, with a mix of established family homes and newer developments.

Life in Risdon Park South centres on the broader Port Pirie community, with residents accessing shopping, dining, and services in the main town centre. The suburb provides a quiet, residential character with parks and sporting facilities nearby. It appeals to families and retirees seeking an affordable lifestyle in regional South Australia, with the Spencer Gulf coastline and Flinders Ranges within easy reach for recreation.

Risdon Park South falls under postcode 5540 and is governed by Port Pirie City and Dists Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Stuart electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5540
Urban Area
Flinders Ranges
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-33.22°, 137.97°
Statistical Area
Rest of SA
Area
18.67 km²
Elevation
8m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Kent Group Local Bus — Port Pirie town centre 5-10 min

Commute to Adelaide

Distance
230 km
By Car (Peak)
2h 45min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 30min

🛣️ Regional location with limited public transport; car essential for Adelaide commute

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local shops available in Port Pirie centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$185
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.4 people
Median Age
41 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,188
Census 2021
2,230
1.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,016
Income 2021
$37,076
27.8% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,938
Born Overseas 190

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 37
  • 2. South Africa 23
  • 3. Philippines 20
  • 4. New Zealand 14
  • 5. Italy 12
  • 6. India 10
  • 7. Pakistan 8
  • 8. Greece 7
  • 9. Nepal 6
  • 10. Scotland 6
  • 11. Indonesia 5
  • 12. Germany 4
  • 13. Netherlands 4
  • 14. Vietnam 4
  • 15. China 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,005
English 837
Italian 200
German 178
Scottish 174
Irish 165
Australian Aboriginal 62
Filipino 32
Greek 28
Dutch 25

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,654
Both parents born in Australia
295
Both parents born overseas
171
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
46.7%
Christianity
46.1%
Islam
0.8%
Hinduism
0.4%
Buddhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
146 (6.5%)
5-14 years
285 (12.8%)
15-19 years
119 (5.3%)
20-24 years
110 (4.9%)
25-34 years
285 (12.8%)
35-44 years
247 (11.1%)
45-54 years
308 (13.8%)
55-64 years
265 (11.9%)
65-74 years
263 (11.8%)
75-84 years
168 (7.5%)
85+ years
30 (1.3%)

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