74 Wandearah Road, Port Pirie South SA 5540, Australia
The address 74 Wandearah Road is a standalone house. It forms part of the residential fabric of Port Pirie South.
Several parks are within walking distance: Port Oval is about 0.6 km away, Woodward Park 0.7 km, Leonard Oval 0.8 km, and Prince's Park roughly 1.2 km from the house.
The former Port Pirie Junction railway station is approximately 1.3 km away and the Mary Elie Street station about 1.8 km away. The Augusta Highway is 5 km from the property, giving easy road access, and Port Pirie Airport lies 6 km to the south.
Port Pirie is located about 223 km north of Adelaide, the state capital of South Australia.
Port Pirie has a hot semi‑arid climate with hot, dry summers (average maximum around 32 °C in January) and mild to cool winters (average maximum about 16 °C in July). Annual rainfall averages roughly 346 mm, with most rain falling in winter.
The local economy is dominated by metal smelting and refining, especially a large lead smelter operated by Nyrstar. Grain handling and silo operations also contribute significantly to employment.
Port Pirie was declared a municipality in 1876 and grew around the world‑leading lead smelter established in the late 19th century. Its heritage includes several historic buildings such as the Ellen Street customs house and the former railway stations.
