Risdon Park South, SA 5540
Risdon Park South property market
Risdon Park South is almost entirely a house sales market, with 40 sales at around $470k (up sharply) as of July 2026, taking about 64 days to sell (up a lot from 50 days last year), one of the country's strongest house price gains, with more than half being 3-bedroom.
House rentals follow, with 23 leases at $360 a week, renting out in about 14 days. Followed by 1 unit rentals at $205 a week.
Who lives hereA below-average-income, mostly owner-occupied, mixed-age suburb.
House covers houses, duplexes, semi-detached and terraces; Unit covers apartments, units, townhouses and villas.
Risdon Park South demographics & population
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing and Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) 2021 · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
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Who lives in Risdon Park South?
The age structure, household make-up, and cultural fabric of the people who call this suburb home.
Share of all residents by 5-year band · hover a band for the count + split
A strongly multicultural community with deep migrant heritage.
2020–21 understated — COVID border closures.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Housing & affordability in Risdon Park South
What it costs to live here, who owns versus rents, and the shape of the housing stock.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Income & employment in Risdon Park South
Incomes, employment, and the occupation mix of the people who live here.
A typical household earns about 1.7× the typical individual here.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Getting around Risdon Park South
How people get to work, and how car-dependent the suburb is — the clearest tell of inner-urban versus outer-suburban living.
Census data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics — © Commonwealth of Australia, 2021 Census of Population and Housing · Shares, ratios and percentiles shown are Micromarkets transformations of that data · licensed CC BY 4.0.
Education · ACARA My School 2025
Schools in and around Risdon Park South
No school inside Risdon Park South itself — the closest options around it are shown. Families can choose from 7 primary schools in Risdon Park South and its surrounds, and 3 high schools covering the secondary years. Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre and are not enrolment catchments — always confirm zones with the school.
ICSEA is ACARA’s official measure of a school’s socio-educational advantage — based mainly on parents’ education and occupation, plus the school’s location and student mix.
- Nearby · within 5 km · 9Order by
- 1Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent · Combined · Co-ed · Years R-12 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 2Airdale Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years R-6 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 3St Mark's CollegeCatholic · Combined · Co-ed · Years R-12 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 4Risdon Park Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years R-6 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 5Port Pirie West Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years R-6 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 6John Pirie Secondary SchoolGovernment · Secondary · Co-ed · Years U, 7-12 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 7Solomontown Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years U, R-6 · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 8Mid North Education CentreGovernment · Special · Co-ed · Years U · Port Pirie · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
- 9Napperby Primary SchoolGovernment · Primary · Co-ed · Years R-6 · Napperby · 3.5 kmState Rank—English—Maths—Students192Multilingual50%ICSEA Rank50th
Why are some State Rank and star ratings blank? Schools can choose not to publish their results. In practice, schools that score well above their state average almost always publish theirs — so a blank rating more often reflects a school opting out than a top result being hidden. Academic results also tend to rise with ICSEA Rank, so higher-ICSEA schools more often carry a strong State Rank as well.
School profile and ICSEA data sourced from ACARA — © Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (data year 2025) · State Rank & star columns are Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings from publicly available school results · Distances are straight-line from the suburb centre, not catchments.
Turnover
How settled or transient the community is — and where newcomers came from.
Risdon Park South median house price & rent
Headline price, rent, yield and time on market for Risdon Park South — choose a property type and size below.
House & unit prices by bedroom
Every segment this suburb tracks — sales and rentals side by side, ranked by total activity over the last twelve months.
Risdon Park South property growth
Where each segment sits against its peers in the chosen geography — past the midline means it's outperforming the rest.
Market demandHow fast this market is moving — a velocity index built from trailing-year transaction volume and median days on market. Strong volume lifts the score; days on market drags it down, with the drag growing sharply once listings start lingering. Ranked against peers in the chosen geography.
Houses
Units
Buying vs renting in Risdon Park South
What it costs each week to own a property versus renting the same one — positive means buying carries the premium, negative means rent covers the mortgage.
How strong is demand, and which way is it heading?
Two questions on one chart — how strong demand is right now, and which way it's heading year-on-year.
Sales market velocity
Risdon Park South against the neighbourhood
Eight diagnostic views cutting the data a different way each time — Risdon Park South in blue, peers in colour.
How fast — and is it getting faster?
Housing supply & months of stock
How long current listings would take to clear at the recent rate of sales or leases. Critical shortage and Oversupply only fire at the genuine tails of the national distribution — sales tip in under 0.7 months, rentals far faster, under 0.3.
Sales market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | SoldSold (last year)Total sold transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are sold each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Rental market
| Segment | Band | Months of supply left | YoYYoY change12-month change in months of supply. Down means stock is tightening (fewer months than a year ago); up means stock is loosening. | ListedListedActive listings in this segment right now, derived from months of supply multiplied by the recent transaction rate. | LeasedLeased (last year)Total leased transactions completed in this segment over the last 12 months. | Per monthPer monthAverage monthly absorption — how many properties are leased each month in this segment, over the last 12 months. |
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Who's transacting — buyers or tenants?
Out of every property transaction in this suburb, what share are sales versus leases — each point a rolling twelve-month window.
Risdon Park South — Units & Houses, all bedrooms
Risdon Park South median house price & rent history
Each tape traces one metric across sixty months for the selected segment — every point a trailing twelve-month figure, matching the headline KPIs above.
Five-year summaryAs of Jun 2026, the median house sale price in Risdon Park South rose from $127k (Jul 2021) to $419k (Jun 2026) — +230.7% growth over five years — peaking at $433k between Apr 2025 and Mar 2026. Median house rent went from $110/wk to $298/wk (+170.9%) over the same period.
Suburbs near Risdon Park South: prices compared
The nearest suburbs to Risdon Park South, ranked by distance — each lined up against Risdon Park South on the same measures, so the differences jump out at a glance.
Suburbs like Risdon Park South
Suburbs anywhere in SA that behave like Risdon Park South — matched on price, growth, selling speed and demand, not on distance. A shortlist of markets that move the same way — including ones far away you'd never think to compare. (Want the suburbs right next door instead? See Nearby markets above.)
Risdon Park South vs Kadina: the closest sales-market match trades at a near-identical median of $347k against Risdon Park South's $347k, with homes selling in 37 days versus 40 days here.
Comparable sales markets to Risdon Park South: Kadina median house price, Port Broughton property prices, Balaklava median house price, Meningie property growth and Burra property prices.
Risdon Park South's closest rental-market twins: Port Broughton market trends, Kadina property market and Balaklava property market. Each link opens that suburb's full market report.
Frequently asked · Risdon Park South
25 data-driven answers about Risdon Park South's property market — every one computed from the metrics above.
What things cost
Prices, rent, yield, ownership costWhat is the median house price in Risdon Park South?
#The median house price in Risdon Park South, SA 5540 is $347k as of June 2026, based on 7 sales over the past 12 months. Houses there have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Prices vary by bedroom count, from compact two-bedroom homes to larger four-bedroom houses. See the bedroom-level breakdown below for 2-, 3- and 4-bedroom medians.
How much does it cost to rent in Risdon Park South?
#The median weekly house rent in Risdon Park South is $178 as of June 2026, drawn from 4 leases over the past 12 months. Units rent for around $178 per week. House rents have moved +50.0% year-on-year. Current vacancy pressure is shown in the supply section above.
How much is rent for a 3 bedroom house in Risdon Park South?
#A 3 bedroom house in Risdon Park South rents for a median $178 per week as of June 2026, drawn from 4 leases over the past 12 months. Across other house sizes: 4-bedroom $178/week. Unit rents: 2-bedroom $178/week. Figures cover only segments with enough recent leases to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded. The segment breakdown covers rent, yield and days on market for every property type and bedroom count.
What is the gross rental yield in Risdon Park South?
#Gross rental yield in Risdon Park South is 3.99% for houses as of June 2026, compared with the SA unit median of 2.77%. Gross yield is annual rent divided by purchase price — it doesn't account for ownership costs like council rates, strata, maintenance or vacancy.
How much is a 3 bedroom house in Risdon Park South?
#As of June 2026, Risdon Park South medians by bedroom count:
| Property | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | 4 bed | Total |
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| Houses | — | $347k | $347k | $347k | $347k |
Figures cover only segments with enough recent transactions to be statistically meaningful; sparse segments are excluded.
What does it cost to own versus rent at the Risdon Park South median?
#At the median Risdon Park South house ($347k purchase, $178/week rent), weekly mortgage repayments sit at roughly $300 — about $122 more per week than renting. That gap is the ownership premium. Figures assume 80% LVR, a 6.0% interest rate and a 30-year principal-and-interest loan.
How the market is moving
Speed, supply, growth, cycle phaseWhat are Risdon Park South's property market trends?
#Risdon Park South's property market trends to June 2026: house prices rose +50.0% year-on-year; weekly house rents moved +50.0%; homes now sell in a median 40 days — slower than a year ago by 7; sales supply sits at 4.0 months (loose). Read together — price, rent, selling speed and supply — they show which way the Risdon Park South market is leaning. The 5-year tape and demand cycle charts above plot the full trajectory.
What does the data say about Risdon Park South as an investment?
#As of June 2026 in Risdon Park South, house prices rose +50.0% over the year, gross rental yield is 3.99% against a SA median of 3.05%, houses take a median 40 days to sell, sales supply is 4.0 months (loose). Capital growth, rental yield, selling speed and supply are the signals investors weigh — but these figures describe the market, not a recommendation. This is data, not financial advice; always do your own research and consider a licensed adviser.
How quickly do houses sell in Risdon Park South?
#Houses in Risdon Park South sell in a median 40 days on market as of June 2026. Days on market have lengthened by 7 days versus a year ago. Faster clearance typically coincides with stronger buyer demand and lower supply.
Is Risdon Park South a tight or loose property market right now?
#Risdon Park South's sales market sits at 4.0 months of supply for houses as of June 2026 — classified as Loose against the Australian distribution. Under 1.7 months is Severe (extreme shortage); over 4.5 months is Loose. The rental side is tighter still at 0.5 months of supply.
Have property prices in Risdon Park South gone up or down?
#House prices in Risdon Park South moved +50.0% over the 12 months to June 2026. The 5-year tape above plots the full monthly trajectory — showing where the market changed character rather than just crossing round numbers.
How active is the rental market in Risdon Park South?
#Risdon Park South's house rental market sits at 0.5 months of supply as of June 2026 — classified as Severe (extreme shortage), with 8 houses leased over the past 12 months. Tighter supply typically corresponds to faster letting and upward pressure on rents.
Where is Risdon Park South in its property market cycle?
#Risdon Park South's house market is currently in the 'softer_weakening' phase as of June 2026 — combining above-median sales velocity nationally with year-on-year loosening in days on market. The demand cycle chart above plots all eight segments on the same demand-versus-direction axes.
How it compares
Vs state, vs nearby, vs popularHow does Risdon Park South compare to other SA suburbs?
#Risdon Park South's median house price ($347k) is 53% below the SA median ($743k) as of June 2026. On selling speed, houses clear in 40 days vs 17 days state median. On gross yield, Risdon Park South sits at 3.99% vs 3.05% state median.
How does Risdon Park South compare to neighbouring suburbs?
#Risdon Park South's most-similar nearby market is Kadina (67.6 km away) with a median house price of $347k — about 0% cheaper. The Nearby and Similar markets sections above rank every peer within radius and by composite similarity across price, days on market, yield, ownership cost and cycle phase.
What's the most popular property type in Risdon Park South?
#The most-transacted segment in Risdon Park South over the 12 months to June 2026 is 2 bed houses with 15 sales. 3 bed houses come second at 15 sales. The buying-versus-renting section above breaks down the top segments with weekly mortgage, rent and ownership-cost detail.
How many properties were sold and leased in Risdon Park South last year?
#Risdon Park South recorded 15 house sales and 0 unit sales over the 12 months to June 2026 — a combined 15 transactions. On the rental side, 8 houses and 8 units were leased. Segments with statistically thin samples are excluded from displayed figures.
About the area
Population, income, who lives here, schoolsWhat postcode is Risdon Park South in?
#Risdon Park South is in postcode 5540, in the Barossa, Yorke & Mid North region of SA. Addresses there are written as Risdon Park South, SA 5540.
What is the population of Risdon Park South?
#Risdon Park South, SA 5540 is home to 1,684 residents (ABS Census 2021). The median resident age is 23, and the average household holds 1.2 people. The "Who lives here" section above breaks the community down by age, life stage and tenure.
What is the median household income in Risdon Park South?
#The median household in Risdon Park South earns $755 per week — roughly $39k a year (ABS Census 2021). Median personal income runs $450/week. Income, rent-to-income and mortgage-to-income context sits in the "Who lives here" section above.
What is the unemployment rate in Risdon Park South?
#The unemployment rate in Risdon Park South is 50.0% (ABS Census 2021). That sits right around the median for Australian suburbs. The rate counts people who are working or actively looking for work — not a share of all residents. Workforce participation sits at 50%. The local economy section above covers incomes, employment status and the occupation mix.
Do people own or rent in Risdon Park South?
#Risdon Park South is mostly owner-occupied: about 100% of households are owner-occupiers and 50% rent (ABS Census 2021). Of owners, 50% own outright and 50% are paying off a mortgage.
What schools are near Risdon Park South?
#Risdon Park South has 9 schools within reach — including Mid North Christian College, Airdale Primary School, St Mark's College. The Schools section above maps each one with sector, year range, enrolment, Micromarkets-compiled academic ratings and ICSEA (ACARA).
Is Risdon Park South a good place to live?
#Risdon Park South, SA 5540 has a population of 1,684, a median age of 23, a median household income around $755/week, 50% of households renting (ABS Census 2021). There are 9 schools within reach. Whether it's the right fit depends on your priorities — these figures describe the community, housing mix and amenity rather than offer a verdict.
About this data
Methodology and update cadenceWhen was this Risdon Park South market data last updated?
#This Risdon Park South market data was last updated July 2026, covering the 12 months to June 2026. Figures are computed monthly from 12-month rolling windows of recorded sales and leases, with five years of monthly history behind the trend charts. Methodology, glossary and data sources are linked in the footer.