What is the population of Port Pirie, South Australia?
The population of Port Pirie, South Australia is 14,086. It is the largest town in the Mid North region of the state.
Port Pirie in South Australia is, to put it charitably, not the most immediately appealing destination in Australia. It’s very much an industrial town, dominated by a lead smelting plant. The main attraction is the Mount Remarkable National Park to the north.
Where is Port Pirie?
Port Pirie lies on the Spencer Gulf. It is the largest town and major hub of the Mid North Region of South Australia. Given the Mid North Region is sparsely populated, that’s hardly a massive claim to fame. It’s 228km north of Adelaide, on the drive from Adelaide to Port Augusta. You’ll also pass by on the drive from Adelaide to Alice Springs or Adelaide to Port Lincoln on the Eyre Peninsula.
Population of Port Pirie
There aren’t many things to do in Port Pirie, but enough people live there for it to count as a significant population centre. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the population of Port Pirie is 14,086. This Port Pirie population figure is for 2020, in a report released in March 2021.
The Port Pirie population is steadily declining, but resident numbers have stayed relatively steady for the last decade.
Port Pirie population comparisons
For comparison points, the Port Pirie population is slightly higher than that of Port Augusta, and slightly lower than that of Port Lincoln. Compared to towns in other states, Port Pirie is about the same size as Broome in Western Australia, Ulverstone in Tasmania or Emerald in Queensland.
Port Pirie is slightly bigger than Lithgow, Mudgee or Muswellbrook in New South Wales, plus Colac in Victoria. It is a smidgeon smaller than Warwick in Queensland, Sale or Bairnsdale in Victoria and Singleton in New South Wales.
Driving times to Port Pirie, South Australia
Adelaide to Port Pirie: Distance 228km, driving time 2h30m.
Port Augusta to Port Pirie: Distance 91km, driving time 1h.
Port Lincoln to Port Pirie: Distance 432km, driving time 4h59m.
Wallaroo to Port Pirie: Distance 105km, driving time 1h11m.
Whyalla to Port Pirie: Distance 166km, driving time 1h50m.
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