Port Pirie

The typical resident is 43, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. Seniors make up 22.9% of the population, which is well above the Australian average and has risen since 2011.

The town is overwhelmingly Australian-born, with only 7.8% of people born overseas—one of the lowest rates for similar areas and far below the national figure.

English is the primary language for 89.3% of residents. Only 4.7% use another language at home, which is far below the state and national figures.

A large number of residents claim no religion, at 48.8%, which is well above the national figure and has risen by 20 points since 2011.

Educational attainment is among the lowest for similar areas, with only 8.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree and just 33.4% completing Year 12, far below the national figure.

Typical weekly household income is $1,044, among the lowest for similar areas and far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common here, with 37.7% of people reporting a long-term health condition and 9.4% needing help with daily activities, both of which are among the highest for similar areas.

About 13.4% of residents provide unpaid care, which is a little above the national figure. Volunteering rates sit around the middle for similar areas at 15.0%.

The First Nations community is larger than in 88% of similar areas, though it faces significant challenges with a typical personal income of $426 and an unemployment rate of 15.5%.

Single-person households are very common at 36.3%, far above the national figure. One-parent families also make up a much higher share of the community than in most areas.

Separate houses are the norm for 83.5% of homes. While typical weekly rent is very low at $185, the proportion of renters is higher than in most similar areas.

Most people drive to work, and only 0.3% use public transport. Despite having many more bus stops than most similar areas, 11.2% of homes have no motor vehicle.

The community is relatively stable, with 31.2% of people moving in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

Unemployment is 7.7%, which is a little above the national figure. About 51.6% of adults are working or looking for work, much lower than most similar areas.

The area ranks among the lowest for overall advantage, with a score of 853 and a population that has declined by 0.7% since 2021.

The area is quite dry, with an average annual rainfall of 308mm, which is far above the South Australian average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or school, only 36.2% are within 15 minutes of groceries, far below the state figure.