Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Port Pirie

75 km²

Port Pirie is characterised by a below-average share of degree-holders and household incomes well below most areas.

It also has a moderately large population and a somewhat older age profile.

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📍 Port Pirie, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population13,896▼ -1.0%since 2011 Median age43 yrs▲ +7.5%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population5.2%People aged 65 and over22.9%Children under 1517.1%People in a de facto relationship12.7%▲ +22.3%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 26%, followed by Seniors (65+) (23%) and Young adults (25–44) (22%).

Older adults (45–64)26.1%

Seniors (65+)22.9%

Young adults (25–44)21.6%

Children (0–14)17.1%

Youth (15–24)12.4%

Marital status

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Never married at 39%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (10%).

Never married39%
Married39%
Divorced10%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Australia at 95%, followed by England (2%) and Philippines (1%).

Australia85.9%

England2.0%

Philippines0.6%

Italy0.6%

New Zealand0.5%

India0.4%

South Africa0.4%

Vietnam0.1%

China0.1%

Nepal0.1%

Ancestry

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Australian at 37%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (6%).

Australian43.0%

English41.6%

Irish7.6%

Scottish7.4%

German7.4%

Italian6.0%

Greek1.1%

Dutch1.0%

Filipino0.8%

Chinese0.5%

Language

People using another language at home4.7%

Language used at home

In Port Pirie, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Italian (1%) and Greek (0%).

English only89.3%

Italian0.9%

Greek0.4%

Tagalog0.2%

Mandarin0.2%

Arabic0.2%

Vietnamese0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Hindi0.0%

Cantonese0.0%

Religion

People with no religion48.8%

Religious affiliation

In Port Pirie, the largest group is No religion at 53%, followed by Christianity (45%) and Islam (1%).

No religion53%
Christianity45%
Islam1%
Other religions1%
Buddhism0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1233.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher8.1%

Highest year of school

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 11 (25%) and Year 10 (21%).

Year 1233.4%

Year 1123.1%

Year 1019.7%

Year 9 or below16.3%

Highest qualification level

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 58%, followed by Bachelor degree (17%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV44.8%

Bachelor degree12.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.1%

Certificate I / II4.0%

Postgraduate degree2.5%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Engineering & related at 25%, followed by Society & culture (17%) and Management & commerce (16%).

Engineering & related19.8%

Society & culture13.7%

Management & commerce12.4%

Health11.4%

Education7.4%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.6%

Architecture & building4.6%

Agriculture & environment1.2%

Creative arts1.1%

Information technology0.9%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$570▲ +44.3%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,044▲ +40.3%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,448▲ +47.3%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week5.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week9.3%

Household income distribution

In Port Pirie, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 35%, followed by Under $650 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (25%).

$650–$1,49932.3%

Under $65027.4%

$1,500–$2,99922.7%

$3,000–$3,9995.7%

$4,000 or more3.6%

Personal income distribution

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Under $650 at 55%, followed by $650–$1,499 (30%) and $1,500–$2,999 (13%).

Under $65051.0%

$650–$1,49928.2%

$1,500–$2,99912.0%

$3,000 or more1.7%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition37.7%People with a mental health condition13.2%People needing help with daily activities9.4%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Port Pirie, the largest group is None at 59%, followed by One condition (24%) and Two conditions (10%).

None53.6%

One condition21.9%

Two conditions9.0%

Three or more6.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Arthritis at 20%, followed by Mental health (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Arthritis14.4%

Mental health13.2%

Asthma10.7%

Diabetes9.0%

Other condition8.6%

Heart disease6.0%

Lung condition3.6%

Cancer3.3%

Dementia1.4%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers15.0%People providing unpaid care13.4%People caring for children unpaid23.1%People who served in the Defence Force3.1%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework22.4%

Family & Households

Average household size2.2▼ -4.3%since 2011 One-parent families21.7%People living alone36.3%▲ +8.7%since 2011

Family composition

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Couples with children at 46%, followed by Couples without children (31%) and One-parent families (22%).

Couples with children46%
Couples without children31%
One-parent families22%
Other families1%

Household size

In Port Pirie, the largest group is 1 person at 36%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (13%).

1 person36.3%

2 people34.1%

3 people13.3%

4 people10.1%

5 people4.5%

6 or more2.0%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$185▲ +23.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$951▼ -4.9%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting33.0%Homes owned outright32.3%Separate (detached) houses83.5%Homes with three or more bedrooms79.5%▲ +0.9%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Rented at 34%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Owned with a mortgage (32%).

Rented34%
Owned outright33%
Owned with a mortgage32%
Other tenure2%

Types of homes

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Separate house at 84%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (14%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house84%
Townhouse / semi-detached14%
Flat or apartment2%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Port Pirie, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 60%, followed by 4 bedrooms (18%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms59.0%

4 bedrooms18.0%

2 bedrooms14.8%

1 bedroom3.5%

5 or more2.5%

Studio / none0.1%

Weekly rent distribution

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Under $200 at 56%, followed by $200–$349 (41%) and $350–$549 (2%).

Under $20054.0%

$200–$34939.9%

$350–$5492.4%

$550–$7490.5%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 53%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (35%) and $1,800–$2,999 (9%).

Under $1,00050.9%

$1,000–$1,79933.6%

$1,800–$2,9998.9%

$3,000 or more1.8%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle11.2%▼ -16.9%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Port Pirie, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 40%, followed by 2 vehicles (32%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle39.7%

2 vehicles31.5%

3 vehicles11.6%

No vehicle11.2%

4 or more6.0%

How people get to work

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Car (passenger) (6%) and Walked (3%).

Car (driver)72.6%

Car (passenger)5.5%

Walked2.9%

Worked at home2.6%

Bicycle0.9%

Bus0.3%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years31.2%Recent arrivals from overseas11.5%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate7.7%Labour-force participation51.6%Employed full-time56.0%

Industries people work in

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 20%, followed by Manufacturing (15%) and Retail trade (13%).

Health care & social assistance19.6%

Manufacturing14.3%

Retail trade12.6%

Education & training8.0%

Accommodation & food7.4%

Construction7.0%

Public administration & safety4.8%

Other services4.3%

Transport & warehousing3.9%

Administrative & support3.8%

Occupations people work in

In Port Pirie, the largest group is Community & personal service at 16%, followed by Technicians & trades (15%) and Professionals (14%).

Community & personal service16.2%

Technicians & trades14.4%

Professionals13.9%

Labourers12.9%

Machinery operators & drivers11.2%

Sales workers10.9%

Clerical & administrative10.2%

Managers8.6%

Areas within Port Pirie

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Nearby areas

Port Pirie Surrounds Whyalla - North Whyalla Jamestown Port Augusta Wallaroo Wakefield - Barunga West Kadina

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