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Risdon Park South has an estimated 2,286 residents, up from 2,230 at the 2021 Census — a change of 56 people, or 2.5%. That puts 122 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to population updates from the ABS for the wider region and new addresses verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Risdon Park South has an estimated population of 2,286 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 56 people (2.5%) from the 2,230 residents recorded during the 2021 Census. The calculation is based on an estimated resident population of 2,283 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS ERP release from June 2025, alongside an additional 11 validated new addresses post-Census. With this population level, the density stands at 122 persons per square kilometer, indicating low density with options for further expansion.
The 2.5% increase in the suburb of Risdon Park South since the 2021 census was higher than the SA3 region's rate of 2.4%, positioning it as a local growth leader. Overseas migration was the primary driver of population gains, acting as the sole source of growth in recent times. AreaSearch utilizes the 2024 population projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for each SA2 region, which use 2022 as their starting point. In instances where SA2 details are unavailable or for periods after 2032, regional and LGA projections by age bracket from the SA State Government's 2023 release (using 2021 data) are used, adjusted via a weighted aggregation method from LGA to SA2 boundaries. Future population projections under this framework point to a downward trend, with the suburb of Risdon Park South expected to contract by 35 persons by 2041. Despite the overall drop, certain age segments are expected to grow, particularly those aged 75 to 84, which is expected to rise by 42 people. Refer to the age section for further details.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Residential building activity is minimal in Risdon Park South, averaging 2 dwelling approvals per year, or 14 approvals over a five-year timeframe. This low level of building is typical for rural settings where housing demand is quiet and construction is restricted by local requirements and infrastructure. Because of the small volume of approvals, individual projects can exert a large influence on yearly statistics and comparisons. Residential building activity in Risdon Park South is naturally much lower than the Rest of SA average and lags behind national benchmarks. Recent building activity has consisted entirely of standalone houses, which aligns with the rural character of the locality where larger blocks are normal.
New building approvals show a stronger preference for standalone homes than current housing stock levels (82.0% at the Census), showing persistent demand for single-family residences even with rising density. The ratio of 1521 people per approved dwelling highlights the quiet nature of local construction. Because the local population is projected to stabilize or decrease, housing demand in Risdon Park South is expected to soften, which may present favorable opportunities for purchasers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Risdon Park South
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 3 current infrastructure and development projects inside Risdon Park South, worth an estimated $22 million. A further 23 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $291 million. 9 are already under construction and 10 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, ports, marinas, fisheries & aquaculture and education & training. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, planning choices, and development schemes play a major role in shaping local growth. A total of 8 projects have been tracked by AreaSearch as having potential local influence. Prominent developments include the Key Worker Housing Initiative, Balmoral Park Estate Expansion, South-West Drainage Scheme, and Southfields Rural Estate, with key details provided for the most significant projects.
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Southfields Rural Estate
A rural acreage estate offering 17 large land allotments (approx. 5,000m2 - 5,232m2) with mains water, electricity, and NBN connection, providing country living opportunities 5km from Port Pirie in the Mid North region of South Australia. The current stage is available for sale.
Balmoral Park Estate Expansion
Renewal SA selected Graycar Contractors to deliver 10 rental homes for key workers and 42 residential allotments at Balmoral Park Estate. The two-stage expansion is supported by a 1 million AUD grant from the Regional Housing Initiatives Program. Chelsea Homes will construct the homes and civil works within 30 months from August 2025.
South-West Drainage Scheme
A stormwater drainage system and outfall proposed to address flood risk on vacant land south of Risdon Park South, unlocking approximately 600 allotments for future residential development in Port Pirie. The scheme follows a 2012 Tonkin Consulting engineering investigation into an outfall alignment through rural land west of the site, incorporating a potential storage area near Port Davis Road. Port Pirie Regional Council has committed initial funding for land acquisition and to advance project requirements, with the initiative listed in the Council's economic development investment program across both the 2024/25 and 2025/26 Annual Business Plans.As of the 2025/26 Business Plan, the project remains in its initial stages, with land negotiations and scheme advancement ongoing ahead of any construction of the drainage infrastructure itself.
Balmoral Park Estate Expansion
A two-stage expansion of an existing estate in Risdon Park, Port Pirie, delivering 10 fit-for-purpose rental homes for key workers and 42 additional serviced housing allotments. The 10 homes will be leased to the Government Employee Housing scheme for a minimum of 10 years to support essential workforce retention, backed by 1 million dollars in funding from Renewal SA's Regional Housing Initiatives Program.
Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct
The Port Pirie Riverbank Precinct project is a multi-staged renewal of the city's foreshore area. Stage 1 focuses on Solomontown Beach and the creation of a vibrant youth precinct. Key features include a connected promenade, new picnic shelters and BBQs, upgraded toilet facilities, a beach deck with shade structures, a pump track, and a basketball half-court. The project aims to revitalize the waterfront, providing modern recreational facilities for the local community and enhancing the area's appeal to tourists.
Port Pirie Wharf Upgrades
Infrastructure upgrade project involving sealing of 19,350 square metres of previously unsurfaced port area with 6,100 tonnes of asphalt. Removal of 8,800 tonnes of contaminated material and addition of 9,100 tonnes of new material. Focus on Berths 5 and 7 to enhance port capacity and economic benefits to Mid North region.
Whyalla Foreshore Centre Building
Construction of a new Foreshore Centre building incorporating the Whyalla Surf Life Saving Club, public kiosk, cafe, function space and community facilities as part of the Whyalla Foreshore Master Plan. Following completion of detailed design and development approval, construction tenders opened in July 2026. The project is funded by the South Australian Government together with Whyalla City Council and complements the adjacent Splash and Play Plaza.
Kloeden Reserve Development
Development of two land parcels totaling 4.2 hectares at Kloeden Reserve in Whyalla to unlock up to 70 new homes, including at least 10 houses to be built immediately and leased back to the government for essential workers, supporting the region's growth in green energy and manufacturing.
1,054 residents of Risdon Park South are employed, from a labour force of 1,139. Unemployment sits at 7.6%, with participation at 61.2%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 5.7% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,923, about 84% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Risdon Park South exhibits a diverse labor market comprising both white-collar and blue-collar roles, with a strong presence in essential services, an unemployment rate of 7.6%, and estimated job growth of 4.8% over the prior year based on AreaSearch statistical aggregations. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 1,054, while the unemployment rate was 2.1% higher than the Regional SA average of 5.5%. Participation in the labor force is standard at 61.2%, compared to 58.4% across Regional SA. Census records show that a low proportion of residents (3.6%) worked from home, though this may have been affected by pandemic restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are health care & social assistance, manufacturing, and retail trade. The locality shows a strong concentration in manufacturing jobs, with a representation rate 1.7 times that of the regional average. Conversely, the agricultural, forestry, and fishing sector is underrepresented, employing only 1.1% of the workforce compared to 14.5% across Regional SA. The comparison of working residents against local job numbers suggests that local employment opportunities are limited. Analysis of SALM and ABS statistics aggregated by AreaSearch indicates that for the year ending March 2026, employment grew by 4.8% and the labor force expanded by 3.8%, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate of 0.7 percentage points. This performance differed from Regional SA, which saw a 1.2% rise in employment, a 2.6% increase in the labor force, and a 1.4 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 provide context for local demand trends. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local employment structure to project future growth. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local industry mix suggests employment for residents could rise by 5.7% over five years and 12.7% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not account for local population changes.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Risdon Park South is $1,385 a week (about $72,000 a year), with median personal income at $713 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $59,384 a year against an average of $69,690. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on financial year 2023 ATO postcode statistics aggregated by AreaSearch, taxpayers in the suburb of Risdon Park South recorded a median income of $59,384 and an average income of $69,690. This sits slightly above the national average and contrasts with Regional SA's median of $48,920 and average of $58,933. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.17% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates for March 2026 would be roughly $65,423 for median income and $76,777 for average income. Census data suggests household, family, and personal incomes are modest, placing between the 27th and 30th percentiles.
The largest income bracket contains 29.6% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 and $2,999 weekly (676 residents), which aligns with the metropolitan average of 27.5% in this bracket. Housing expenses are manageable, with residents keeping 88.4% of their income, though disposable income is below average at the 33rd percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Risdon Park South had 884 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 82% detached houses and 0% apartments. 36% are owned with a mortgage, 29% rented and 35% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $185 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,300 a month. Rent absorbs 13.4% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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According to the last Census, the housing mix in Risdon Park South was comprised of 81.7% standalone houses and 18.2% alternative housing types (including semi-detached properties, apartments, and other dwellings), compared to Regional SA averages of 88.5% and 11.5% respectively. Homeownership rates lagged behind the regional average at 35.3%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 36.0% and rented properties making up 28.6% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the Regional SA average at $1,300, whereas the median weekly rent was $185, compared to regional figures of $1,153 and $220.
Compared nationally, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Risdon Park South counted 884 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.4 people each. 30% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 28% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.9 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of households at 70.7%, consisting of couples with children at 29.5%, couples without children at 30.2%, and single-parent households at 10.3%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 29.3%, with single-person households representing 28.3% and group homes at 0.9%. The median household size is 2.4 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional SA average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
12.3% of adults in Risdon Park South hold a university qualification, including 8.1% with a bachelor degree and 2.5% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 78% of areas nationally. A further 31.8% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 206 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 984 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The locality presents educational statistics that lag national figures, with university graduation rates at 12.3% compared to the Australian average of 30.4%. This highlights a need for targeted educational programs. Among degree holders, bachelor qualifications are most common at 8.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.5% and graduate diplomas at 1.7%. Practical and vocational qualifications are highly represented, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 8.5% and certificates at 31.8%. A total of 24.6% of the local population is enrolled in formal studies.
This group comprises 10.5% in primary school, 8.0% in high school, and 2.2% in higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Risdon Park South means driving: households keep an average of 1.5 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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63.5% of residents in Risdon Park South report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 78% of areas nationally. 5.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 54.5% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Health indicators compiled by AreaSearch regarding mortality and chronic conditions suggest significant challenges in Risdon Park South, with common ailments observed across both younger and older residents, while private health insurance coverage is relatively high at approximately 55% of the population (~1,246 people). This compares to a coverage level of 48.9% in Regional SA. Arthritis and mental health concerns are the most prevalent medical issues, affecting 11.2% and 9.4% of the population respectively, while 63.5% of residents reported having no chronic health conditions, compared to 62.5% across Regional SA. Chronic illness rates are elevated within the working-age population.
Residents aged 65 and over constitute 21.9% of the community (500 people), which is lower than the Regional SA proportion of 27.1%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national rankings aligning with overall population trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Risdon Park South is largely Australian-born, at 91.1% of residents, with 6.7% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are Australian (34.5%) and English (28.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics are below average, with Australian-born residents making up 91.1% of the community, citizens accounting for 92.8%, and English-only speakers at home representing 93.3%. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 49.0% of the population, compared to 45.2% in Regional SA. Regarding parental birthplaces, the largest ancestry groups are Australian at 34.5%, English at 28.7%, and Italian at 6.9%, the latter being notably higher than the regional average of 1.7%. Other distinct ethnic groupings include German ancestry at 6.1% (compared to 8.2% regionally), French at 0.5% (compared to 0.3% regionally), and Greek at 1.0% (compared to 0.6% regionally).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Risdon Park South is 41. 23.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 41 years in Risdon Park South is lower than the Regional SA median of 47, but higher than the national figure of 38. The 25 to 34 age bracket is overrepresented locally at 13.1%, while the 65 to 74 demographic is underrepresented at 12.0%. Since 2021, the 55 to 64 demographic increased from 11.9% to 12.8% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort fell from 13.8% to 11.3%. Projections suggest the age profile will change by 2041, with the 75 to 84 age group expected to grow by 34 people (18%) from 192 to 227.
Combined older cohorts (65+) are projected to represent 95% of total growth, showing an aging population, whereas declines are expected in the 25 to 34 and 0 to 4 age groups.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Risdon Park South
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 3 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 11 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,230 at the 2021 Census → 2,286 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL41260). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.