Port Pirie Regional Council
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| Port Pirie |
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| Council Information | |
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| Population | 17869 |
| Area | 1761 |
| Key industry sectors | Lead smelter, retail, manufacturing, trades, health education. |
| Key employers | Steel fabrication, engineering, mining services |
| Recent Growth | Services to the mining industry, trades |
| Transportation services/infrastructure | Road, industrial rail, Light Airport, Shipping |
| Business Potential | Services to the mining industry |
| Median house price range | 214000 |
| # Preschools | 8 |
| # Primary Schools | 9 |
| # Secondary Schools | 3 |
| # TAFE Colleges | 1 |
| # Public Hospitals | 2 |
| # Community Health Services | 20 |
| Shopping Facilities Include | Vibrant CBD and recently upgraded Centro Plaza. Major retailers include supermarket, department store, discount store, and many more privately owned franchises including McDonald's, Subway, Pizza Hut, Bakers Delight and Jamaica Blue |
| Natural Environments | Servicing the mid north and the mining industries, Port Pirie is an industrial service city recognised by the lead smelter structure and the foreshore development. Surrounding local areas are rolling hills, hidden national parks, great for day hikes and bike rides, Baroota Dam, kayak off Weroona Island inlet on the calm waters of the Spencer Gulf, secret spots for locals. |
| Lifestyle Strengths | One of the 'hub of the region', affordable housing wide ranges of styles. Close to industry and lots of work for trades and retail workers. Large Arts/Cultural Centre and bus station for links to Adelaide |
| Industries | Mineral Processing, Agriculture (sheep, cattle, wheat, barley, canola) Fishing, Wholesale, Retail, Accommodation, Hospitality, Transport, Business Services, Education |
| # Sporting Clubs | 78+ |
| # Clubs (Misc.) | 50+ |
| General Phone | 8633 9777 |
| General Fax | 8632 5801 |
| General Email | |
| URL | |
| Street Address | 115 Ellen Street, PORT PIRIE SA, SA, Australia, 5540 |
| Postal Address | PO Box 45, PORT PIRIE SA, SA, Australia, 5540 |