Risdon Park

Risdon Park has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

The estimated population of the suburb of Risdon Park is around 4,006 as of Feb 2026, reflecting an increase from the 2021 Census figure of 3,878 people. This growth was inferred from AreaSearch's estimate of 3,954 residents in Jun 2024 and validation of eight new addresses since the Census date. The population density is approximately 283 persons per square kilometer. Risdon Park's 3.3% growth since census compares favorably with its SA3 area's 4.4%. Overseas migration was the primary driver of this growth. AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022.

For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made through weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. According to these projections, Risdon Park's population is expected to decline by 33 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts like those aged 85 and over are projected to grow, with an increase of 96 people anticipated in this group.

The level of residential development activity in Risdon Park is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Based on AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data, Risdon Park has recorded around 9 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years ending June 2021. This totals an estimated 49 homes. So far in the financial year 2026-27 (FY-26), 1 approval has been recorded. With population declining over recent years, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas, which is positive for buyers.

New homes are being built at an average expected construction cost of $270,000. Additionally, $15.0 million in commercial approvals have been registered this financial year, indicating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the rest of South Australia (SA), Risdon Park records somewhat elevated construction activity, with 26.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period ending June 2021. This preserves reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand, although building activity has slowed in recent years.

The area's development activity is also below the national average, suggesting its established nature and potential planning limitations. Recent building activity consists entirely of standalone homes, preserving Risdon Park's low-density nature with an emphasis on detached housing attracting space-seeking buyers. Interestingly, developers are building more traditional houses than the current mix suggests (76.0% at Census), indicating continued strong demand for family homes despite density pressures. The estimated count of 656 people in the area per dwelling approval reflects its quiet, low activity development environment. Given stable or declining population forecasts, Risdon Park may experience less housing pressure, creating favourable conditions for buyers.

Risdon Park has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 23rdth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 13 projects likely to affect the area. Notable ones are Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct, Balmoral Park Estate Expansion, Port Pirie Masterplan/Yorke Peninsula and Mid North Regional Plan, and Green Iron SA Port Pirie Hub. The following list details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Risdon Park face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Risdon Park's workforce spans white and blue-collar jobs with significant representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate was 11.3% as of AreaSearch's statistical area aggregation. As of September 2025, 1,585 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 5.9% higher than Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%.

Workforce participation in Risdon Park was lower at 54.2%, compared to Rest of SA's 58.5%. According to Census responses, only 2.8% of residents worked from home. The dominant employment sectors were health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. Health care & social assistance showed strong specialization with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level.

Agriculture, forestry & fishing was under-represented at 0.9%. Limited local employment opportunities were indicated by Census working population vs resident population count. Over the 12 months to September 2025, labour force levels increased by 1.9% alongside a 0.9% employment decline, causing unemployment rate to rise by 2.5 percentage points. This contrasted with Rest of SA where employment rose by 0.3%, labour force grew by 2.3%, and unemployment rose by 1.9 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 projected overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Risdon Park's employment mix suggested local employment should increase by 5.8% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though this was a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

The area's income levels rank in the lower 15% nationally based on AreaSearch comparative data

The suburb of Risdon Park had a median taxpayer income of $48,057 and an average income of $56,397 according to the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2023. This is below the national average, with Rest of SA's median income being $48,920 and average income $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $52,286 (median) and $61,360 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Risdon Park all fell between the 7th and 9th percentiles nationally. The data showed that the $400 - 799 earnings band captured 30.0% of the community (1,201 individuals), differing from regional levels where the $1,500 - 2,999 category predominated at 27.5%. Housing costs were modest with 87.3% of income retained, but the total disposable income ranked at just the 11th percentile nationally.

Risdon Park is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Dwelling structure in Risdon Park, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 75.8% houses and 24.2% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Risdon Park was 32.4%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.4% and rented ones at 36.2%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,024, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure in Risdon Park was $180, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Risdon Park's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,024 compared to the Australian average of $1,863. Rents in Risdon Park were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Risdon Park features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households comprise 61.0% of all households, including 21.0% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 13.8% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 39.0%, with lone person households at 36.5% and group households comprising 2.2% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Risdon Park faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 10.8%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 7.9%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (1.6%) and graduate diplomas (1.3%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 34.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (5.8%) and certificates (29.0%).

Educational participation is high, with 26.5% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.5% in primary education, 8.9% in secondary education, and 2.2% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Risdon Park is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Risdon Park faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are high across various age groups.

Private health cover is relatively low at approximately 49%, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (11.1%) and mental health issues (10.4%). However, 58.7% of residents report having no medical ailments, slightly lower than the 62.5% in Rest of SA. Working-age residents face notable health challenges due to elevated chronic condition rates. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over (23.3%) compared to Rest of SA (27.1%). Health outcomes among seniors are generally in line with national rankings.

Risdon Park is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Risdon Park's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 92.1% of its population being citizens, 92.4% born in Australia, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion in Risdon Park, comprising 47.3% of people, compared to 45.2% across Rest of SA. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.8%), English (32.3%), and Irish (6.0%).

Notably, German (5.7%) and Italian (5.1%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Risdon Park compared to regional averages of 8.2% and 1.7%, respectively. Additionally, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 4.2% compared to the regional average of 3.3%.

Risdon Park hosts a notably older demographic compared to the national average

Risdon Park's median age is 43 years, which is significantly below the Rest of SA average of 47 and substantially exceeds the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 15-24 are particularly prominent at 12.9%, while the 65-74 group is comparatively smaller at 11.0% compared to the Rest of SA. Between 2021 and present, the population aged 25-34 has grown from 11.1% to 12.2%. Conversely, the 45-54 cohort has declined from 12.7% to 10.8%. By 2041, Risdon Park's age composition is expected to shift notably. The 85+ group will grow by 63%, reaching 242 people from a previous total of 148. This growth is projected solely among those aged 65 and above. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 65-74 and 35-44 age groups.