PORT PIRIE OFFERS A LIFESTYLE YOUR WHOLE FAMILY CAN ENJOY

Port Pirie, the 5 minute city allows more time to fit in family, leisure, fitness, sport, culture, nature and fun experiences.

Modern Education and sporting facilities, cheaper housing and minutes to work! It’s easy to have a great lifestyle in Port Pirie with more time on your hands, great things to do and you can also become involved in sporting clubs, volunteering and special interest groups. Make lifelong friends and become part of a community who cares; you’ll never want to leave.

Good business and civic vision are reshaping Port Pire. It’s a valuable community making a vital contribution to the state of South Australia, the nation and the world through its precious resources, secure industry, commitment to human health, environment and close community lifestyle.

Just a short (2.5 hour) drive north of Adelaide, Port Pirie is a major regional centre with a catchment population of 20,000.

A strong industrial base, surrounded by a vibrant agricultural sector cements the friendly city of Port Pirie as the gateway to the Southern Flinders Ranges, a short drive from the beautiful rolling countryside of the Clare Valley , and the wonderful, almost endless beaches of the Yorke Peninsula.

The largest employment sectors are health care and social assistance, manufacturing and retail trades. Trade qualified and professional workers are in strong demand, particularly those in heavy industry, construction and health and community service fields.

The Port Pirie Sports Precinct is a magnificent facility with sweeping views of the soccer, cricket, football and baseball fields and the precinct includes new indoor and outdoor pools, gymnastics and squash facilities.

The city of Port Pirie boasts a range of social infrastructure that services the mid north of the state, including the Northern Festival Centre which hosts many live performance and conferences and an A-class art gallery.

Port Pirie boasts a complete range of quality education options including quality childcare and early education facilities, public, independent and Catholic schools, Technical and Further Education College and a community owned tertiary education centre, Uni Hub Spencer Gulf. The combination of three high schools and seven primary schools give your family educational choice.

With median house prices well below Adelaide prices, quality medical and education facilities and the luxury of being able to take the boat out after work, or go camping of 4WD on the weekend, the region offers a great lifestyle for individuals and families alike.

Port Pirie, a great place to live and play.

 

Make the move to South Australia’s Lifestyle Region

Are you looking to replace the concrete jungle, heavy traffic, pollution and city-stress with the best that rural and coastal living has to offer? Port Pirie will reward you with the perfect blend of lifestyle, opportunities and services.

Do you have a trade or skills which are currently in demand in Regional South Australia

Time for a tree-change or “See-Change?”  Yes?  Well, please consider the Upper Spencer Gulf city of Port Pirie…..

The largest employment sectors are health care and social assistance, manufacturing and retail trades. Trade qualified and professional workers are in strong demand, particularly those in heavy industry, construction, health and community service fields.

To find out about work opportunities or to connect with local employers, contact our Local Employment Facilitator.