SA · Port Pirie Council
Port Pirie South, 5540
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Port Pirie South is a smaller suburban community in the Port Pirie area, home to around 3,878 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 320 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with rising year-on-year trends (+5%), roughly 82.5 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $340 (flats $250, houses $365), strong public transport coverage with many Adelaide Metro stops, and notable planning and development activity on record. See the sections below for population, safety, schools and local activity.
Population
- Population
- 3,878
- Median age
- 43
- Median household income / week
- $1,145
- Dwelling vacancy
- 10%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 184 of 1,837
- Median monthly mortgage
- $975
- Employment rate
- 51.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 135 / 181 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $250
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $365
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $340
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 20
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 320
- Against the person
- 85
- Against property
- 235
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 82.5
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 46 residents
- State safety percentile
- 80.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Increase (daily rate)
- +5.2%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental82
- Other Theft32
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent23
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury43
- Theft From Shop32
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Public transport
28 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 10 Three Chain Rd / Wood St - East side
- Stop 13 Three Chain Rd - East side
- Stop 13 Three Chain Rd - West side
- Stop 16 Wandearah Rd / Knapman St - East side
- Stop 19 Balmoral Rd / The Terrace - South side
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
282 planning-related records
2026· 33 proposals
June 2026
- New Colorbond Shed 21mL x 12mW x 3.8mH Colour: Monument - all materials Purpose: Storage of Vehicles, Boat and Caravan Height Required for Boat/Caravan Stormwater to Kerb56 AFFORD RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Single storey dwellingLOT 1 RAILWAY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Freestanding Colorbond Gable Carport7 KNAPMAN ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Carport22 COTTELL ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- IMPACT DAMAGED BUILDING REINSTATEMENT7 OSBORNE ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
May 2026
- 8 Units at $360,000 1 Unit at $405,00054 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- It is recommended that a certified roof access ladder and walkway system be installed, ensuring all points of entry and maintenance areas are safely accessible. The guard rail will be constructed to Australian Standards, and all access equipment will be regularly inspected and maintained. This will help mitigate the risks associated with working at heights and ensure ongoing safety for all personnel performing maintenance tasks. St Marks College has engaged RIS Safety for the full installation,455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Single Storey Dwelling17 OLIVER ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Swimming Pool & Safety Barrier421 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding5 FLETCHER CT PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Installation of four light poles over Port Oval66 -68 ESMOND RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- To extend existing shed by one bay to cover caravan19 KINGSTON RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Repairs to existing building Work Bay Canopy. Replacement of roof purlins and roofing.39 -43 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540;47 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Replacement pool fence12 O'LOUGHLIN AV PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Dwelling Alterations and Additions to Existing Single Storey Dwelling34 AFTON ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
April 2026
- NO NEW DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE REPLACEMENT x1 VERANDAH "LIKE FOR LIKE" - NO NEW DEVELOPMENT Can council please clarify if planning fees are required as this is not a new development? Thankyou.69 BATTY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding339 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- 2x patios2 JAMES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Removal and reinstatement of the existing verandah sheeting to access the existing windows at high level. Asbestos Window Frame Removal. Work to be undertaken by a licenced contractor issued under the Work, Health and Safety Act 2012 (SA). Supply and installation of new Alspec McArthur 100mm powder coated frames, Viewmax sliding windows with fixes Lites as per shop drawings attached.455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
March 2026
- Verandah178 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)159 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed) & New Colorbond Verandah attached to shed9 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport Replacement221 THREE CHAIN RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
February 2026
- Demolish and remove section of storage shed to make way for a boundary line/ fence line to be installed once sub division has been completed, we will shorten shed to ensure that it will end on existing posts and truss with minor repairs to take place with a new 90x90 post in centre rear wall 3 new steel purlins horizontally 70x35 and used corrugated iron to cladd the exterior16 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing dwelling including rear verandah and partial demolition39 BUTTERICK ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Patio62 -64 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Retail Tenancy Fitout - Shop 9 (EB Games)91 -95 GREY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding94 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Dwelling addition and alterations8 AFTON ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport, vernadah and Outbuilding (Shed)45 DOROTHY ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
January 2026
- Boundary Realignment16 BALMORAL RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540;29 ELIZABETH ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Extension and refurbishment of an existing Home Economics / Textiles building on the Bosco campus of St Marks College - two storey addition that will facilitate an improved staff room, canteen, home economics kitchen, office spaces and asscoiated works.455 -461 THE TERRACE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Timber pergola with corrugated iron roof. Corrugated iron to be Ironstone in colour to match existing buildings.66 AFFORD RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 7 proposals
December 2025
- Proposed cafe and restaurant at Shop 4A Prime West Shopping Centre including advertising91 -95 GREY TCE PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Freestanding Carport – Flat Roof4 -6 PARHAM ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- VERANDAH3 YATES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport92 HARRIS RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Units 66 and 67 in retirement village54 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
November 2025
- Verandah228 MAGOR RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic Outbuilding (6 m × 4 m)66 PIRIE ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state heritage places
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 37.9/100
- National rank
- 3655th in Australia
- State rank
- 372nd in SA
- Peer rank
- #34 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #80 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime82
- Other Theftcrime32
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intentcrime23
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime43
- Theft From Shopcrime32
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 2x patiosplanning2 JAMES ST PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 20 Apr 2026 · Decision Made
- 8 Units at $360,000 1 Unit at $405,000planning54 WANDEARAH RD PORT PIRIE SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 26 May 2026 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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