Moving to Risdon Park South SA 5540
What the official numbers say about living in Risdon Park South — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $185 a week, against a median household income of $1,385 a week.
About 71% of homes are owner-occupied and 28% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Risdon Park South grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,975 → 2,230 people).
Around 71% of households are families, averaging 2.4 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, South Africa, Philippines; most spoken languages besides English: Italian, Afrikaans, Filipino.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Risdon Park South scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (94% of workers).
Nearest airport: Port Pirie Airport, 3 km south.
The Adelaide CBD is roughly 199 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 2 parks · 1 beach — see them all on the Risdon Park South profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Mid North Christian College 500 m · Airdale Primary School 1.2 km · Risdon Park Primary School 1.5 km · Pirie West Primary School 3.2 km · Solomontown Primary School 3.2 km · John Pirie Secondary School 3.3 km
Groceries: Coles 2.4 km
Parks and reserves: Plenty Street Park, Risdon Park South 600 m · Port Pirie West Reserve 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Risdon Park South, most often seen first: House Sparrow · Central White-plumed Honeyeater · Southern Magpie-lark · Eastern Asian Spotted Dove · Eastern Crested Pigeon · Silver Gull.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Risdon Park South, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risdon Park South here | 2,230 | — | 2/10 | 0% |
| Risdon Park | 3,878 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
| Port Pirie South | 3,878 | — | 1/10 | 1% |
| Port Pirie West | 2,556 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Solomontown | 1,088 | — | 1/10 | 2% |
| Port Pirie | 176 | — | 1/10 | 5% |
| Crystal Brook | 1,537 | — | 3/10 | 2% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Port Pirie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Grey — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 5540 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Risdon Park South profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $185 a week, and about 28% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 13% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,975 people to 2,230. It sits about 199 km from the Adelaide CBD in a straight line. Local government is Port Pirie council, and the federal seat is Grey.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Risdon Park South vs Risdon Park · Risdon Park South vs Port Pirie South.
Nearby guides: Risdon Park · Port Pirie South · Port Pirie West · Solomontown · Port Pirie · Crystal Brook.
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