SA · Port Pirie Council
Risdon Park South, 5540
Current weather
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Updated
Desirability score
- Affordable
- Rural
- Transport
- Green space
- Established
Suburb profile
Risdon Park South offers a slower smaller community life in Port Pirie, with open surrounds and a close-knit community feel. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. The landscape itself is part of the lifestyle: open paddocks, big skies and room to breathe.
Families and commuters make up much of the community, with family life visible on every street. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice, and that is part of the charm. Local parks and tree cover add a welcome outdoor dimension to suburban life.
Transport options are solid enough for daily errands and regular trips further afield. The area offers approachable housing costs alongside a lifestyle that still feels complete.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because local dining and lifestyle amenities and safety lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in growth momentum and housing affordability. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 2,230
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,385
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 71 of 956
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 57.3%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 65 / 156 / 3
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
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $365
- 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)
- 101
- Against the person
- 42
- Against property
- 59
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 53 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.8th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 336
- Increase (daily rate)
- +15.1%
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft18
- Sct - Residence7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury20
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injury9
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
13 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 24 Senate Rd / Cunningham Blvd - East side (Golf Course)
- Stop 24 Senate Rd / Cunningham Blvd - West side (oppo Golf Course)
- Stop 25 Ferme St / Senate Rd - North side
- Stop 26 Creasy St / Ferme St - West side
- Stop 27 Creasy St / Hannan St - West 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.
176 planning-related records
2026· 35 proposals
June 2026
- Replace Verandah which was destroyed by storm last year6 WILSDON WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Freestanding Verandah3 MANNIX CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Removal of stom damaged Patio and replace with a Stratco Patio Design10 DAWN CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
May 2026
- Domestic outbuilding5 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuilding28 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Single-storey detached dwellingLOT 57 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Replacement pool fencing3 CARYLL CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- VERANDAH1 BLIGHT ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding18 RADFORD DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Verandah attached to dwelling22 ALEXANDRIA AV RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, swimming pool and two domestic outbuildings.6 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
April 2026
- Verandah3 MELISSA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool & safety barrier10 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah23 KAELEEN CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah (Replace Existing)7 VILLAGE WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
March 2026
- Supported accommodationLOT 58 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
- Replacement Carport12 HUTCHINSON ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah Replacement6 BLIGHT ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier7 WATTLE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Replacement Verandah35 HANNAN ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah13 HIGGINS CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Verandah Replacement9 BALFOUR ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Inground Swimming Pool & associated safety barrier39 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- 2 x Verandah Replacement22 PRIYA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Replacement building9 CUNNINGHAM BVD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- ResidentialLOT 59 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Under Assessment
February 2026
- Verandah410 SENATE RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- New Colorbond Freestanding Flat Roof Verandah 7mL x 3mW x 3mH Colour: Classic Cream – all materials Purpose: Shade to Back of House, Undercover area. S/W to existing tank, excess to Garden32 BARRY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- VERANDAH28 PLENTY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Freestanding Verandah12 MELALEUCA WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Single Story DwellingLOT 95 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding (Shed)34 HANNAN ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Outbuilding - shed5 MELALEUCA WAY RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
January 2026
- GARAGE36 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Domestic outbuilding30 NOLL ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
2025· 5 proposals
December 2025
- Outbuilding (Shed) and Verandah46 PORT DAVIS RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
November 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling58 PELHAM RD RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Carport and verandah16 WORBY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Single-storey detached dwelling and shed3 ACACIA ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Decision Made
- Single storey detached dwelling17 BALFOUR ST RISDON PARK 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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
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
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
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
- 38.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 3640th in Australia
- State rank
- 359th in SA
- Peer rank
- #29 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #73 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 Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime18
- Sct - Residencecrime7
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime20
- Serious Assault Resulting In Injurycrime9
- 2 x Verandah Replacementplanning22 PRIYA CT RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 14 Mar 2026 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning16 WORBY ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 19 Nov 2025 · Decision Made
- Detached dwelling, swimming pool and two domestic outbuildings.planning6 CAMPOREALE DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 04 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuildingplanning5 MALCOLM BOND DR RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 29 May 2026 · Under Assessment
- Domestic outbuildingplanning28 FERME ST RISDON PARK SOUTH SA 5540Lodged 26 May 2026 · Under Assessment
Data sources & freshness
- 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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