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| Locality | Risdon Park |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Port Pirie Regional Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -33.1944 |
| Longitude | 137.9703 |
| Population | 3,691 |
| Density | 242.7 /km² |
| Area | 15.2 km² |
| Elevation | 10 m |
| Postcode | 5540 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 201 km north-northwest |
Risdon Park is a locality in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,691. The locality covers an area of 15.2 km², giving a population density of about 242.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 10 m above sea level. It lies approximately 201 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Risdon Park is located at 33.1944°S, 137.9703°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5540. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Risdon Park lies on the eastern bank of the Upper Spencer Gulf, a stretch of South Australian coastline where the land exhales a dry, mineral scent under a vast, often brassy sky. It lies 171.7 km north-north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 335°T), and is situated 4.4 km south-west of Port Pirie. The terrain here is a subtle negotiation between arid scrubland and the encroaching salt marshes, a low-lying expanse where hardy native vegetation clings to the sandy soil, its muted greens and greys a testament to the persistent sun. The air itself carries a faint, briny tang, a whisper of the sea that shapes the very character of the place, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting long shadows that paint the sparse landscape in hues of ochre and faded rose.
This is a place shaped by its proximity to the gulf and the industries that have drawn life to its shores. Historically, the region has been entwined with the fortunes of Port Pirie, a neighbouring hub whose industrial past has left an indelible mark on the surrounding areas. The local economy, while perhaps not as bustling as in decades past, still draws from the sea and the land, with fishing boats occasionally dotting the horizon and agricultural pursuits finding their niche in the challenging environment. Risdon Park, though often overshadowed by its larger neighbour, possesses a quiet stoicism, a sense of enduring presence that speaks of generations who have navigated its particular brand of coastal existence.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Risdon Park, 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 Risdon Park, in the Port Pirie Regional Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Risdon Park 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 Risdon Park 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. |