Port Pirie South
SA 5540 • Rest of SA
About Port Pirie South
Port Pirie South is a residential area in the southern part of Port Pirie, a regional city located 230 kilometres north of Adelaide on the Spencer Gulf in South Australia. Home to around 3,900 residents, it forms part of the broader Port Pirie urban area within the Port Pirie City and Districts municipality. The suburb sits at a low elevation of 14 metres near the coast.
Port Pirie South offers affordable regional living with access to the amenities of Port Pirie, including shopping centres, schools, and healthcare facilities. The area is popular with families and retirees drawn to the lower cost of living. The Spencer Gulf provides fishing and boating opportunities, while the nearby Flinders Ranges offer spectacular natural scenery for day trips. The local economy is anchored by the Nyrstar lead smelter, one of the world's largest.
Port Pirie 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
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Port Pirie Town Bus — Port Pirie CBD and surrounds 10 min
Commute to Adelaide
🛣️ Regional city; most employment is local. Adelaide accessible via National Highway 1
Residential streets are walkable but most services and shops are in Port Pirie CBD, requiring a short drive.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Oaks Road
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Anzac Road
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40 Mary Elie Street
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43 Port Davis Road
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David Street
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214 The Terrace
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Kingston Road
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79 Three Chain Road
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The Terrace Extension
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Housing 2021 Census
107 state housing + 9 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 71
- 2. Italy 31
- 3. New Zealand 16
- 4. South Africa 16
- 5. India 14
- 6. Egypt 13
- 7. Pakistan 12
- 8. Germany 11
- 9. Scotland 11
- 10. Netherlands 9
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)