Roxby Downs, South Australia: Mining Jobs and Town Guide
Roxby Downs is in the Far North SA area of South Australia. The ABS 2021 Census counted 3,976 people for the Local Government Area (LGA). Every fact below links to the page it came from.
Last checked 10 October 2026. Operations, services and airlines change, so confirm with the operator, council or airport before you plan a move.
Key facts
- State
- South Australia
- Region
- Far North SA
- Population
- 3,976 people, Local Government Area (LGA), median age 31ABS 2021 Census, geography: Roxby Downs (Municipal Council of Roxby Downs area)
- Main commodities
- Copper, Uranium, Silver and Gold
- Council
- Roxby Council
- Last checked
- 10 October 2026
Mining and industry around Roxby Downs
The SA Government lists Olympic Dam as 560 km north of Adelaide.
Source: SA Government, Olympic Dam, checked 10 October 2026The SA Government lists Olympic Dam as an underground mine producing copper, uranium, silver and gold, with a smelter and refinery.
Source: SA Government, Olympic Dam, checked 10 October 2026The council says the town was purpose built to support the Olympic Dam mine, which is owned by BHP.
Source: Roxby Council, about Roxby Downs, checked 10 October 2026
Getting to Roxby Downs
Olympic Dam airport
The council's community page says there are daily one hour flights from Olympic Dam airport. It does not name an airline.
Source: Roxby Council, living in Roxby Downs, checked 10 October 2026We list airlines as published by the airport or council. We do not list fares or flight times.
Residents and FIFO
The council describes the town as having a very transient population. It does not give a residential versus FIFO split.
Source: Roxby Council, about Roxby Downs, checked 10 October 2026Mining jobs in Roxby Downs
The operator pages cited above name these employers. Their careers pages list current roles.
BHP
BHP careers
For other employers and the job boards that list FIFO roles, see FIFO jobs: where to apply.
These guides cover what sites ask for and what roles pay.
Roxby Downs questions answered
How many people live in Roxby Downs?
The ABS 2021 Census counted 3,976 people for Roxby Downs (Municipal Council of Roxby Downs area), measured as a Local Government Area (LGA). The median age was 31. Other ABS geography types give different counts for the same place, so check the type before you compare towns.
What is mined or exported around Roxby Downs?
Main commodities: copper, uranium, silver and gold (SA Government, Olympic Dam). The SA Government lists Olympic Dam as an underground mine producing copper, uranium, silver and gold, with a smelter and refinery.
Can you fly to Roxby Downs?
The council's community page says there are daily one hour flights from Olympic Dam airport. It does not name an airline.
Is Roxby Downs a residential or FIFO town?
The council describes the town as having a very transient population. It does not give a residential versus FIFO split.
Which mining companies hire around Roxby Downs?
The operator pages cited above name BHP. Apply through its careers page, or see the FIFO jobs hub for other employers and job boards.