Pirie East, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Pirie East, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
| Locality | Pirie East |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.25109 |
| Longitude | 138.00234 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 0.5 /km² |
| Area | 87.7 km² |
| Elevation | 20 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 194 km north-northwest |
Pirie East is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 87.7 km², giving a population density of about 0.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 20 m above sea level. It lies approximately 194 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Pirie East is located at 33.2511°S, 138.0023°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Pirie East lies at the cusp where the vast, ochre plains of South Australia begin their gentle descent towards the Spencer Gulf. It lies 164.7 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 9.0 km south of Port Pirie. The air here carries a distinct mineral tang, a whisper of the ancient earth beneath, mingling with the dry, sun-baked scent of saltbush and hardy scrub that defines the immediate landscape. Low, weathered hills, their contours softened by millennia of wind and sun, punctuate the horizon, their muted colours shifting with the passage of the day, from the pale gold of morning to the deep bruised purples of twilight. The land feels patient, unhurried, accepting the steady, unyielding light that washes over it.
The very spirit of Pirie East is interwoven with the history of the Spencer Gulf's industrial heart. For generations, the rhythm of this place has been dictated by the clanging of smelters and the steady hum of industry, a legacy etched into the very foundations of the settlement. Once a crucial hub for the export of minerals, its fortunes have ebbed and flowed with the global demand for copper and lead, leaving behind a landscape subtly shaped by its economic past. The nearby waters of the Port Pirie harbour, though now quieter than in its heyday, still offer a glimpse into the maritime trade that once defined the region, a reminder of the vital artery that connected this remote corner of Australia to the wider world.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Pirie East, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Pirie East, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Pirie East includes the postcode (5540), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Port Pirie Regional Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Pirie East is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |