Port Pirie Region

Port Pirie Region



SUMMARY 

POPULATION 

DEVELOPMENT

EMPLOYMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE

TRANSPORT

LAND USE 

DIVERSITY 

EDUCATION 

AGE

INCOME

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AREASEARCH SUMMARY RANKINGS

  • Population Growth
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  • Development Activity
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  • Employment Drivers
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  • Income
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  • Transport & Access
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  • Age
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  • Education
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  • Cultural Diversity
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Area Highlights

The Port Pirie Region area showed a moderate performance in the majority of key drivers assessed by AreaSearch. Leading results for the area were evident across development activity (41st percentile), education (35th percentile), and population growth which placed in the 32nd percentile of national SA2 areas covered by AreaSearch.

Specific indicators of note included; dwelling approvals relative to the population base significantly below the national average, 86% of the population were born in Australia (93rd percentile), 2.2 children per family on average (91st percentile), the 55.2% of households that are married families (87th percentile) and the 88.6% proportion of household income that is disposable after housing costs are paid which placed in the 83rd percentile of locations assessed by AreaSearch.

Please note percentile rankings quoted above, and within this analysis, are based upon non-metropolitan locations.

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Boundaries and Links


Suburbs

SuburbCensusWikiDomainPersons 2016Est FY-20 %View

Local Government Areas

LGAABS LinkDevelopmentsZoningPersons 2016View

Note: Persons shown are those based within the SA2 boundaries and may differ to Census page links

Population Drivers

Population Growth Rates
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Total Population Levels
           
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Population Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Population Projections by Year
         
Source: AreaSearch application of Department of Health and ABS data
Local Population Heatmap
Population Text

The Port Pirie Region area possessed an estimated resident population of 3,415 people at the end of the 2021 financial year according to the latest regional data from the ABS. The population shrank by 9 people over the past financial year reflecting a growth rate of -0.26%, which places it in the 28th percentile of regional areas nationally, and considerably less than the Australian average of 0.17%. Since the 2016 Census the ABS estimates the resident population in Port Pirie Region area increased by 3.7% in total, a level materially below the national growth rate of 9.77%, which places it in the 44th percentile of Australia's regional areas.

Looking at population density levels Port Pirie Region has a total area of 1583.3 square kilometers, which equates to 2.2 persons per square kilometer, placing it in the 25th percentile of Australia's regional areas and significantly exceeding the Rest of SA region average of 0.4p/sqKm.

Projections of population by age were undertaken by the Department of Health following the last Census, covering the years 2017 to 2032. AreaSearch has applied these growth rates (using the mid-tier growth estimate) to the latest resident population for Port Pirie Region provided by the ABS to give a current guide as to potential growth scenarios. Population growth slightly under the median result of regional areas nationally is expected over the period, with the area expected to expand by 86 persons to 2032 when based off the latest population numbers, with an increase of 2.5% in total over the 11 years. Of age brackets the bulk of the population increase is expected to be within the 85+ age group, which is projected to increase by 103 people. See age section for detail.

Please note, these projections are based on DOH assumptions for likely natural population changes (births minus deaths) and population migration. These projections were undertaken prior to Covid-19 and specific planning and development changes can have a material impact on population outcomes which may not been taken into account.


Population Summary Table

Population by Period

Year Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth AustraliaAUS
2021 3,41527,452115,381394,9831,773,39625,733,438
2016c 3,302 27,268 110,515 378,074 1,676,653 23,401,892
2011c 3,239 27,263 106,521 368,260 1,596,569 21,507,719
2006c 3,148 27,470 102,789 354,758 1,514,340 19,855,287

Population Annual Growth Rates & Density

1yr Growth: -0.26 -0.39 0.45 0.31 0.18 0.17
Growth From Census: 3.70 1.10 3.90 4.10 5.60 9.80
2011 - 2016 Census Growth: 1.95 0.02 3.75 2.66 5.02 8.81
2006 - 2011 Census Growth: 2.89 -0.75 3.63 3.81 5.43 8.32
Persons p/sqkm 2.2 1.9 3.1 0.4 1.8 3.4

Development Activity

Total Approvals by Year
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Proportion of Attached and Non-Attached Approvals
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Relative Development Levels
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Relative Development Levels
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Composition - Development Approvals vs 2016 Census Makeup
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Development Activity Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Development Text
In the FY-21 financial year development approvals saw a material expansion from the prior year's activity as 12 approvals were recorded for the year compared to 3 in the FY-20 financial year. All approvals registered by type in the current financial year and prior FY-21 / FY-20 periods for the Port Pirie Region area were registered as approvals for detached housing, wih no attached dwelling approvals (typically apartments and townhouses) recorded whatsoever.

In order to enable comparison across areas of different sizes, AreaSearch uses two methods to assess relative development activity levels; being the level of development approvals per 100 people in population and the number of development approvals per growth in population. Over the past two financial years an average 0.22 developments were approved per 100 people in population across Port Pirie Region. Put another way, for each development approval there were 454.5 people in existing population. This is a level of relative development activity substantially below Rest of SA that had an average of 0.53 approvals per 100 people. The national level of development relative to population was also higher than Port Pirie Region, with 0.77 approvals for every 100 people.

Looking at population growth per development approval provides a cross-check as to whether supply is in excess of, or below, demand levels. Population growth per development approval in Port Pirie Region was recorded at 0.60, which places it in the 47th percentile of national non-metropolitan areas and is a level considerably beneath the national average of 0.90.

By looking at the difference in composition between recent development approvals and that of existing stock during the 2016 Census, AreaSearch approximates 'densification' of an area, which is a key driver of land values. Port Pirie Region sits in the 30th percentile of national non-metropolitan areas for densification, as the difference between the 0 percentage of recent approvals being for attached dwellings and the 2.7% of attached and semi-attached dwellings as at the last Census gives the area a rating of 8.1.

Development Approvals Summary Table

Development Approvals by Period

Period Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth Australia Australia
Dec-21 (6mo)8283481,2446,729106,842
FY-2112537662,59114,105221,414
FY-203325031,56111,821173,652
FY-199425161,66010,740187,181
FY-188425191,75912,805232,195
FY-178475131,72811,545221,523
FY-1614545812,03312,567238,256
FY-1522816752,23811,361230,320
FY-14131347152,54411,133194,874
FY-1310846052,2108,799160,241

Additional Data

Average Approvals8435631,86012,203207,193
Approvals per 100p0.220.160.550.530.740.77
Persons per DA455645182189136130
Pop Growth per Approval0.60-2.100.700.700.800.90
House %100.0100.099.398.483.666.2
Other %0.00.00.71.616.433.8

Employment Trends

Unemployment Rate History
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of DOE and ABS data
Total Employment Levels
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of DOE and ABS data
5yr Job Advertisements Index
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of DOE data
5yr Employment Growth Forecast
         
Source: DOE / AreaSearch
Employment Drivers Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Employment Text
According to the latest data from the Department of Employment, the total employment level for the Port Pirie Region SA2 area was estimated to be 1,509 as at 2022-Mar. The area had a total unemployment level of 104 persons, reflecting an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is greater than that of the broader Rest of SA region (4.8%) and places it in the 19th percentile of non-metropolitan areas nationally. Port Pirie Region's unemployment rate expanded by 1%, over the past 12 months while total employment is estimated to have declined by 15 persons (-1%) during the year.

The level of job advertisements provide a strong forward lead into the employment prospects of different areas and sectors. AreaSearch analyses the Department of Employment's Internet Vacancy Index (IVI), which while not available for the Port Pirie Region SA2 area specifically, is published at the wider Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley region and across 37 regions nationally. Over the past 12 months to May 2022 the level of job advertisements in Yorke Peninsula & Clare Valley has seen strong growth of 16%, which ranked 32nd of the 37 regions given the exceptional growth in job requirements witnessed at a national level.

The Department of Employment also provides projections of employment growth across Australia's regions and industries in the five years between May 2020 and 2025. Due to the impact of Covid-19 the smallest relevant level of these projections provided by the DOE is for Rest of SA at present, AreaSearch has applied these industry-level expectations to the overall employment composition of Port Pirie Region in order to provide an indicative guide at a more localised level. Please note this is a weighting extrapolation only and does not take into account population projections. Over this period Rest of SA is expected to see employment increase by 1.9% in total, a figure significantly beneath the expected national growth projection of 7.8%. When industry expectations are applied to Port Pirie Region as described above, the area should grow by 2.1% over the five year period, positioning it in the 14th percentile of national regional areas.

Looking at projections by industry sector, the sector contributing the largest gain in employment for Rest of SA over this period is expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance with approximately 1,737 roles (7.6% growth) expected to be added over the period, with the sector contributing 17.6% of the Port Pirie Region workforce as at the 2016 Census.

Employment Summary Table







Key Employment Metrics as at 2022-Mar

Metric Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth Australia Australia
Labour Force1,61312,76255,386193,582932,30913,997,015
Unemployment1041,1643,2869,25945,330551,181
Employment1,50911,59852,100184,323886,98013,445,834
Unemployment %6.49.15.94.84.93.9

Indusry of Employment Percentages - 2016 Census

Ag Forestery & Fishing15.2%12.6%14.4%14.6%4.0%2.5%
Mining2.6%2.3%1.8%2.8%1.2%1.7%
Manufacturing8.1%10.6%12.0%9.4%8.0%6.4%
Utilities3.7%1.6%1.1%1.1%1.2%1.1%
Construction4.6%6.3%6.7%7.0%7.6%8.5%
Wholesale Trade3.4%2.3%2.5%2.6%2.8%2.9%
Retail8.1%11.1%9.9%10.4%10.7%9.9%
Accommodation & Food4.3%6.2%6.5%6.7%6.7%6.9%
Logistics4.2%3.6%4.2%4.1%4.1%4.7%
IT & Communications1.0%0.5%0.6%0.6%1.3%1.7%
Finance & Insurance1.6%1.2%1.2%1.3%2.7%3.6%
Rental & Real Estate0.8%0.6%0.8%1.0%1.3%1.7%
Professional & Technical1.5%1.9%2.7%2.6%5.6%7.3%
Admin & Support2.1%2.4%3.4%3.3%3.6%3.4%
Public Administration4.5%5.3%4.6%5.0%7.1%6.7%
Education9.9%8.9%7.9%7.6%8.6%8.7%
Healthcare & Social17.6%16.0%12.4%12.1%14.8%12.6%
Arts & Recreation0.3%0.6%0.8%0.8%1.4%1.7%
Other Services3.7%3.3%3.5%3.6%3.9%3.7%

5yr Employment Forecasts by Region

Port Pirie Region (A.S. Extrapolation) Rest of SASouth AustraliaAUS
2.11.95.07.8

5yr Employment Forecasts by Region Detail

Rest of SASouth AustraliaAUS
Sector 20202025 Emp Growth Emp Growth % 20202025 Emp Growth Emp Growth % 20202025 Emp Growth Emp Growth %
Administrative and Support Services798686356498.12339163723133159.77450470487288368188.17
Health Care and Social Assistance228432458017377.61134320144802104827.81753556200305424949814.23
Accommodation and Food Services12510132056955.55626936755848657.7683191697176913985316.81
Electricity, Gas, Water and Waste Services186019601005.37875291313794.33153043164731116887.64
Other Services630365822794.4432232329056732.0947281648168088641.87
Education and Training12451129805294.24704637683363709.041094395121295611856110.83
Wholesale Trade559158182274.07246672636116946.8737261337546428510.76
Construction13254136724183.15756818163359527.8611832081263859806516.82
Manufacturing18258187895312.9161581625639821.59848141842241-5900-0.7
Mining384539511062.75807982201411.74261879283556216778.28
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services49174982651.33605026487643747.231194190132529113110110.98
Public Administration and Safety943195381071.1357149580769271.62880546917251367054.17
Information Media and Telecommunications1480148000697473483745.36195485187954-7531-3.85
Arts and Recreation Services15541534-20-1.2312544134659217.34235633256270206378.76
Financial and Insurance Services22402205-35-1.582373123344-387-1.63490017518809287925.88
Retail Trade1788217488-394-2.2921049330912051.3112876961340179524834.08
Rental, Hiring and Real Estate Services16701609-61-3.6310799113235244.86209147222657135106.46
Transport, Postal and Warehousing73597070-289-3.92439454511711722.67647123694424473017.31
Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing2626224918-1344-5.123410332707-1396-4.0934514534922640811.18

Labour Force Data Download

2017-Mar1,50212,40152,377189,230882,64412,870,811
2017-Jun1,49612,34452,237187,843884,32212,958,124
2017-Sep1,52212,55453,229187,806878,80813,057,392
2017-Dec1,51512,49453,079188,916883,51213,182,371
2018-Mar1,53012,59053,626190,120888,58213,220,152
2018-Jun1,52812,54253,553192,269892,99013,289,732
2018-Sep1,51112,36652,915193,485884,60113,298,277
2018-Dec1,50612,29652,735194,241898,50813,381,587
2019-Mar1,51612,34253,003193,667908,19713,468,624
2019-Jun1,54012,46653,599193,325909,82813,574,141
2019-Sep1,56812,62154,335193,941911,03513,653,117
2019-Dec1,59812,79955,163193,128903,35213,657,249
2020-Mar1,61912,88955,629193,084916,14313,721,608
2020-Jun1,60212,72655,010192,293899,11313,355,233
2020-Sep1,59112,60954,586190,861908,49213,516,443
2020-Dec1,60612,70055,076191,986909,70213,774,197
2021-Mar1,61112,74355,269191,711907,81613,843,761
2021-Jun1,65713,11156,881192,518915,04013,843,652
2021-Sep1,67013,20957,308193,698920,01613,512,277
2021-Dec1,65513,09656,825193,623921,42513,882,117
2022-Mar1,61312,76255,386193,582932,30913,997,015

Unemployment Data Download

2017-Mar839582,74910,69862,521754,658
2017-Jun728552,43910,67759,267723,345
2017-Sep769302,60310,65051,936709,867
2017-Dec841,0482,93410,82652,218739,653
2018-Mar921,1663,30510,75449,583730,504
2018-Jun911,1673,3039,93548,782704,092
2018-Sep861,1393,2049,77149,399665,034
2018-Dec811,1103,0649,58253,200670,567
2019-Mar861,2803,30710,29954,079687,904
2019-Jun931,3983,56211,15654,548708,992
2019-Sep1011,5693,94612,20757,679707,089
2019-Dec1031,5743,90912,39155,777690,263
2020-Mar1031,4293,67312,23357,560719,366
2020-Jun1111,3953,80312,72478,031986,422
2020-Sep1021,1633,34612,46463,691930,206
2020-Dec981,0703,21112,79656,803907,307
2021-Mar879302,86112,71757,963783,357
2021-Jun891,0002,96712,02848,838682,381
2021-Sep911,0302,97611,37847,315628,729
2021-Dec941,0552,9859,89135,706579,189
2022-Mar1041,1643,2869,25945,330551,181

Employment Data Download

2017-Mar1,41911,44349,628178,532820,12312,116,153
2017-Jun1,42411,48949,798177,166825,05412,234,778
2017-Sep1,44611,62450,626177,156826,87212,347,525
2017-Dec1,43111,44650,145178,090831,29412,442,718
2018-Mar1,43811,42450,321179,366838,99912,489,648
2018-Jun1,43711,37550,250182,334844,20812,585,640
2018-Sep1,42511,22749,711183,714835,20212,633,244
2018-Dec1,42511,18649,671184,659845,30812,711,021
2019-Mar1,43011,06249,696183,368854,11712,780,719
2019-Jun1,44711,06850,037182,170855,28012,865,149
2019-Sep1,46711,05250,389181,734853,35612,946,028
2019-Dec1,49511,22551,254180,738847,57512,966,986
2020-Mar1,51611,46051,956180,851858,58413,002,242
2020-Jun1,49111,33151,207179,569821,08112,368,811
2020-Sep1,48911,44651,240178,397844,80012,586,237
2020-Dec1,50811,63051,865179,190852,89912,866,890
2021-Mar1,52411,81352,408178,994849,85313,060,404
2021-Jun1,56812,11153,914180,490866,20313,161,272
2021-Sep1,57912,17954,332182,320872,70112,883,548
2021-Dec1,56112,04153,840183,732885,71813,302,928
2022-Mar1,50911,59852,100184,323886,98013,445,834

Unemployment % Data Download

2017-Mar5.57.75.25.77.15.9
2017-Jun4.86.94.75.76.75.6
2017-Sep5.07.44.95.75.95.4
2017-Dec5.58.45.55.75.95.6
2018-Mar6.09.36.25.75.65.5
2018-Jun6.09.36.25.25.55.3
2018-Sep5.79.26.15.15.65.0
2018-Dec5.49.05.84.95.95.0
2019-Mar5.710.46.25.36.05.1
2019-Jun6.011.26.65.86.05.2
2019-Sep6.412.47.36.36.35.2
2019-Dec6.412.37.16.46.25.1
2020-Mar6.411.16.66.36.35.2
2020-Jun6.911.06.96.68.77.4
2020-Sep6.49.26.16.57.06.9
2020-Dec6.18.45.86.76.26.6
2021-Mar5.47.35.26.66.45.7
2021-Jun5.47.65.26.25.34.9
2021-Sep5.47.85.25.95.14.7
2021-Dec5.78.15.35.13.94.2
2022-Mar6.49.15.94.84.93.9

Job Advertisements Full Download

Date Yorke Peninsula & Clare ValleySouth AustraliaAUS
2016-May894618001490302
2016-Jun905628381509429
2016-Jul923635541528029
2016-Aug982648581542613
2016-Sep1057665861561213
2016-Oct1148685311576770
2016-Nov1211692981568472
2016-Dec1193664291485926
2017-Jan1177634431399588
2017-Feb1146610901332290
2017-Mar1257648901399084
2017-Apr1305678241450028
2017-May1391711491520725
2017-Jun1365705141517871
2017-Jul1414712141562830
2017-Aug1412712021593121
2017-Sep1420723831639737
2017-Oct1399735481673416
2017-Nov1342741651685472
2017-Dec1190711181618228
2018-Jan1014673711530096
2018-Feb918642541461887
2018-Mar977666621529692
2018-Apr1063684621593302
2018-May1147707551669751
2018-Jun1170701411668068
2018-Jul1180703741689094
2018-Aug1161700191694004
2018-Sep1173706531714443
2018-Oct1191715071725671
2018-Nov1246720751716349
2018-Dec1240694091639688
2019-Jan1257667731555806
2019-Feb1210645081491414
2019-Mar1267677951550564
2019-Apr1293690791578351
2019-May1412706421610179
2019-Jun1452682291557932
2019-Jul1531685881563144
2019-Aug1519686901557929
2019-Sep1590711001590890
2019-Oct1655724951598496
2019-Nov1748730361590009
2019-Dec1643695911507686
2020-Jan1503658221421321
2020-Feb1352631921363727
2020-Mar1346638321376749
2020-Apr1308594871279822
2020-May1296520301101453
2020-Jun133244868900802
2020-Jul145547691895514
2020-Aug1654570261014050
2020-Sep1844688461184325
2020-Oct2005775041310412
2020-Nov2034827081423135
2020-Dec1933822941467568
2021-Jan1822804021491178
2021-Feb1778804921509772
2021-Mar1895883091661373
2021-Apr2003969211829479
2021-May20741041391994715
2021-Jun19871056022041591
2021-Jul19361073962070276
2021-Aug19651099432065661
2021-Sep21191152522085150
2021-Oct22401205522129149
2021-Nov22661247452224757
2021-Dec22071218052250664
2022-Jan21961165542230813
2022-Feb22231108252171797
2022-Mar23701161702304544
2022-Apr23891223892440022
2022-May24061300072596649

Infrastructure & Major Projects

The below list represents a summary of major planning, infrastructure and project announcements likely to impact upon the local and extended area. This data is compiled by AreaSearch from numerous sources for the benefit of our users, however, naturally, we can not guarantee to cover every project of interest.

If there is a specific project you believe we have missed that warrants inclusion, please feel free to Contact Us and we will endeavour to incorporate your suggestion.

Age Analysis

Age Cohorts %
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of 2016 Census data
Age Cohort Comparisons
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Population Projections by Year and Age Category
           
Source: AreaSearch application of Department of Health and ABS data
Population Age Key Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Age Text
The median age in Port Pirie Region was recorded as 45 years in the 2016 Census, a figure broadly commensurate with the national average of 38 and was however lower than Rest of SA's 45 year median. This places it in the 71st percentile of regional areas across the nation. Looking at broad age cohorts, the main areas of difference were in the 65 to 74 group that was 4.0% above the national average, while the 25 to 34 group was 5.1% lower than the Australian composition.

Age Summary Table


Age Data - 2016 Census

Metric Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth Australia Australia
Median Age454647454038
Age % by Broad Cohort
0 to 46.05.35.35.55.86.3
5 to 1413.511.912.112.211.712.4
15 to 2410.011.010.010.412.512.8
25 to 349.39.59.310.413.014.4
35 to 4410.410.410.611.112.513.4
45 to 5414.213.913.913.813.513.3
55 to 6415.515.215.814.812.811.8
65 to 7412.812.713.312.610.18.9
75 to 846.07.16.86.55.64.8
85 and Over2.33.02.92.72.72.1

Income Analysis

Income cohort percentage
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of 2016 Census data
Broad Household Income Cohort Comparisons
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Income Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Income Text
Median income levels in Port Pirie Region stood at $516 per week for personal income, $1,357 for family income and $1,009 per household. On aggregate these levels sit 24.4% lower than the Australian averages, placing Port Pirie Region in the 29th percentile of Australia's regional areas according to AreaSearch weightings. Looking at broad income cohorts, the main areas of difference were in the $400 to $799 group that was 12.5% above the national average, while the $1,500 to $2,999 group was 11.8% lower than the Australian composition.

Income Summary Table

Housing Analysis

Ownership Comparison
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Housing Costs Comparisons
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
House Structure by Type
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of 2016 Census data
Houses by No of Bedrooms % Comparison
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Broad Housing Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Housing Text
As at the 2016 census, dwelling composition in Port Pirie Region was primarily comprised of houses with 1,269 dwellings in total; making up 97.3% of overall housing stock. This is a level 24.4% higher than the national average and places it in the 91st percentile of national regional areas in terms of composition of houses. Other dwellings were the second most prevalent dwelling type with total 17 dwellings representing 1.4% of stock.

In terms of home ownership, 81.8% were home owners, with 46.9% owning their house outright while 35.0% had a mortgage and 18.2% of dwellings in Port Pirie Region were being rented. This compares to an ownership level for Rest of SA of 71.4% (39.1% outright / 32.3% with a mortgage) and 18.2% renting.

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Port Pirie Region was $1,042 per month, which places it in the 18th percentile of non-metropolitan areas nationally. This is 10.9% lower than the $1,170/mo average for the Rest of SA region and $713 /mo less than the national figure.   Median rental rates for Port Pirie Region were was also lower than the $190/wk figure for Rest of SA, standing at $169/wk and in the 20th percentile of regional areas across the nation.

Housing Summary Table

Housing Data - 2016 Census

Metric Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth Australia Australia
Dwelling Structures %
House %97.389.992.988.478.173.3
Semi-Detached %1.48.14.87.914.912.8
Attached %0.01.21.32.56.613.2
Other %1.40.81.11.10.50.8
Ownership Percentages
Owned46.941.842.739.133.632.3
Owned (Mortgage)35.030.833.932.336.535.5
Renting18.227.323.428.629.932.2
Housing Costs
Median Mortgage Repayment $/mo1,0429621,1701,1701,4911,755
Median Rent169165200190260335
  - $0 - $149/wk %37.037.129.231.719.612.7
  - $150 - $349/wk %59.260.865.763.558.740.0
  - $350 - $649/wk %3.81.84.54.020.440.8
  - $650 - $949/wk %0.00.10.40.40.95.0
  - $950+ /wk %0.00.10.30.30.31.5

Household Structures

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Households Summary Table

Cultural Diversity

Cultural Diversity Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Cultural Diversity Text
The Port Pirie Region SA2 area showed a low level of cultural diversity, scoring in the 9th percentile of national non-metropolitan areas according to AreaSearch's analysis. This overall result was influenced by such factors as 92.7% of the population being Australian citizens (97th percentile), 86.0% of people in the area being Australian born (93rd percentile), 3.3% of the community speaking a second language at home (37th percentile), 7.6% being born overseas (25th percentile) and 92.4% of respondents in the area who speak English only (25th percentile).

Cultural Diversity Summary Table

Education

Highest post schooling education level achieved percentage
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of 2016 Census data
Education Ranking Components
         
Source: AreaSearch analysis of ABS data
Education Text
Port Pirie Region ranked in the 35th percentile of Australian non-metropolitan areas according to AreaSearch's broad ranking of educational attainment, performance and current attendance. In total 249 people (9.4% of respondents) in the area had attained university qualifications to a bachelor degree level or higher, which is a figure 8.5 percent lower than the national average.

A total of 860 people (26.0%) in Port Pirie Region were identified as attending an education institution, the composition of these people were: preschool (1.2%), primary school (10.0%), secondary school (5.8%), technical college (1.5%), university (1.2%), other schools (0.3%) with the remainder unstated.

A list of schools falling in the SA2 region include: Crystal Brook Primary School, Koolunga Primary School, Napperby Primary School clicking these links will show full school detail and performance from the 'My Schools' web site.

Education Summary Table

Education Data - 2016 Census

Metric Port Pirie RegionMid NorthBarossa - Yorke - Mid NorthRest of SASouth Australia Australia
School Attending Percentages
Preschool %4.74.24.44.34.24.8
Primary %38.532.733.632.329.626.7
Secondary %22.222.521.620.119.220.1
Technical %5.66.25.55.56.55.9
University %4.44.15.14.816.216.1
Other %1.21.51.71.72.42.8
Tertiary Qualification Achieved %
Certificate %24.922.123.023.020.115.3
Advanced Diploma %7.06.07.16.88.37.2
Bachelor Degree %7.46.17.37.113.012.3
Grad. Diploma %1.21.01.21.11.81.6
Post Grad. Degree %0.80.81.01.13.73.9

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