Port Pirie West

SA 5540 • Rest of SA

2,556
Population (2021)
$24,700
Median Income
25.54 km²
Area
5m
Elevation

About Port Pirie West

Port Pirie West is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Pirie City and Dists (Municipality) area. With a population of 2,556 and a median income of $24,700, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 25.54 km² at an elevation of 5m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of SA.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that Port Pirie West provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

Port Pirie West 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
-33.16°, 137.97°
Statistical Area
Rest of SA
Area
25.54 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$180
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$693
Avg Household Size
2 people
Median Age
45 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,618
Census 2021
2,556
2.4% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$22,048
Income 2021
$24,700
12.0% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,178
Born Overseas 191

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 69
  • 2. Philippines 22
  • 3. New Zealand 12
  • 4. Greece 10
  • 5. Italy 8
  • 6. Scotland 7
  • 7. Germany 5
  • 8. India 5
  • 9. United States 5
  • 10. Fiji 4
  • 11. Ireland 4
  • 12. Canada 3
  • 13. China 3
  • 14. France 3
  • 15. Nepal 3

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,129
Australian 1,125
Irish 199
Scottish 183
German 175
Australian Aboriginal 137
Italian 61
Greek 33
Filipino 27
Dutch 21

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,892
Both parents born in Australia
241
Both parents born overseas
209
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
55.9%
Christianity
34.0%
Buddhism
0.7%
Hinduism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
124 (4.9%)
5-14 years
278 (10.9%)
15-19 years
165 (6.5%)
20-24 years
170 (6.7%)
25-34 years
269 (10.5%)
35-44 years
261 (10.2%)
45-54 years
322 (12.6%)
55-64 years
380 (14.9%)
65-74 years
352 (13.8%)
75-84 years
188 (7.4%)
85+ years
50 (2.0%)

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