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| Locality | Port Pirie |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.17067 |
| Longitude | 138.00858 |
| Population | 13,896 |
| Density | 3356.5 /km² |
| Area | 4.1 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 203 km north-northwest |
Port Pirie is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of 13,896. The locality covers an area of 4.1 km², giving a population density of about 3356.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 203 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Port Pirie is located at 33.1707°S, 138.0086°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Port Pirie lies at the head of a broad, shallow Spencer Gulf, a place where the ochre dust of the South Australian plains meets the shimmering, saline expanse of the sea. It lies 172.7 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 337°T), and is situated 4.6 km north-north-west of Port Pirie South. The landscape here is a study in muted tones, the scrubland giving way to salt pans that gleam like scattered pearls under the wide Australian sky. Evenings often bring a particular quality of light, a soft, diffused glow that softens the edges of the industrial structures and lends a gentle hue to the water. The air, carrying the faint tang of brine and the distant scent of eucalyptus, seems to hold a quiet resilience, a testament to the enduring spirit of this coastal community.
For over a century, Port Pirie has been defined by the bounty and the challenge of its environment, its fortunes intrinsically linked to the rich mineral deposits of the nearby Flinders Ranges. The town’s founding was driven by the need to process and export the copper and lead extracted from the earth, a legacy that still echoes in the clatter of the smelters and the sturdy, functional architecture. The local economy, while diversifying, still draws heavily on these foundational industries, with the harbour a vital artery for trade and transport. This history has shaped a distinct local character, one of practical industry and a deep understanding of the land's generous, yet demanding, nature.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Port Pirie, South Australia. 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 Port Pirie, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Pirie 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 Port Pirie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | July 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. |