28 Palmer Street, Port Pirie West SA 5540, Australia
| Event | Date | Price | Price per m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | Oct 2001 | $126,000 | $79 |
| Sold | Jul 1997 | $29,000 | $18 |
Price per m² based on land size of 1580 m².
The property occupies a 1,580 m² block, providing ample space for a garden, outdoor entertaining area or potential extensions. This generous lot size is uncommon for houses in the Port Pirie West suburb.
The home features a single bathroom, offering the essential facilities for a small family or couple. It is a typical layout for modest-sized houses in the area.
Within 1 km you’ll find Memorial Park (≈0.9 km), the Port Pirie General Cemetery (≈0.6 km), and the Northern Festival Centre, a local cinema (≈1.0 km). The City Centre Motel Hotel and St Mark’s Cathedral are also just over a kilometre away.
Port Pirie Hospital and the nearby airport are each about 1 km from the house, providing quick access to medical care and regional flights. The main Augusta Highway is 5 km away, linking the town to Adelaide and other centres.
The historic Ellen Street railway station is roughly 1.4 km away, while the Mary Elie Street station sits about 1.5 km from the home. Both stations connect to the freight and passenger rail network serving the region.
Port Pirie has a hot semi‑arid climate with dry, hot summers (average highs around 32 °C) and mild, cooler winters (average highs about 16 °C). Annual rainfall is low, averaging roughly 346 mm, and the area enjoys many clear days throughout the year.
Port Pirie was the first proclaimed regional city in South Australia and is home to one of the world’s largest lead smelters, a key driver of the local economy since the 1880s. The town’s heritage includes historic railway stations and a range of listed buildings reflecting its industrial and maritime past.
