Redhill, SA 5521 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Redhill is a suburb of South Australia, postcode 5521, home to 147 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Pirie local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 156 km from the Adelaide CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$175 /wk
Population147
Median age49
Area157.8 km²
To CBD156 km
LGAPort Pirie

Demographics

Population
147
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$916 /week
Median personal income
$497 /week
Median family income
$1,343 /week
Average household size
2.1
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Port Pirie
Statistical region (SA4)
Barossa - Yorke - Mid North
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Grey
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$175 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$602
Rent share of household income
19%

Schools

School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (32.9°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (15.4°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 358 mm
  • Reference station: Whyalla Aero, 22.5 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.6% of the 164 resolvable premises in Redhill. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 1.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 97.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6 across postcode 5521 in the year to FY2024–25 (up 200% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2 violent offences, 2 theft, 1 vehicle theft.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Redhill?

Redhill (SA 5521) had 147 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Port Pirie local government area.

What is the median rent in Redhill?

The median advertised rent in Redhill is $175/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

What NBN technology is available in Redhill?

Redhill is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Redhill?

Across postcode 5521, 6 offences were recorded in the 12 months to FY2024–25. The most common offence categories were violent (2), theft (2), vehicle theft (1). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Redhill?

In Redhill, mean daily temperatures range from 9°C to 24.2°C and annual rainfall is 358 mm measured at the Whyalla Aero weather station (22.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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