Port Pirie
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Port Pirie is a regional city located on the Spencer Gulf in South Australia, known for its industrial history and welcoming community. It features a blend of heritage architecture and natural scenery, with the Flinders Ranges visible in the distance. Visitors enjoy its laid-back pace and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor activities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
17,282
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-33.19°, 138.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,980
Local Cost
$1,105
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
100
Temperature
17.6°C
Summer Avg
24.7°C
Winter Avg
10.4°C
Record High
46.5°C
Record Low
0.1°C
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
324 mm
Internet Speed
15 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
34 ms
City Vibrancy
18
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
8
Parks
8
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PPI
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.