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SA · Coorong Council

Peake, SA, 5301

Current weather

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Suburb snapshot

Peake is a small locality in the Coorong area, home to around 104 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 2 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 19.2 offences per 1,000 residents, limited but present public transport access, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, 2 active roadworks or transport incidents on nearby routes, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
104
Median age
49
Median household income / week
$900
Dwelling vacancy
28.8%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 59
Median monthly mortgage
$546
Employment rate
48.8%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
4 / 0 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
19.2
State safety percentile
25.7th (lower crime is better)
Family & domestic abuse offences
2
Year-on-year change
0%

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft2

Data sources & freshness

  • SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases

Public transport

2 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Mallee Hwy / Stirling Well Rd - North East side (Peake)
  • Mallee Hwy / Stirling Well Rd - South West side (Peake)

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Roadworks & transport

2 active roadworks / incidents

  • ConstructionMallee Highway, Hurtles Well Rd29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026
  • ConstructionMallee Highway, Lauterbach Rd29 Jun 2026 – 29 Jul 2026

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Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

12 planning-related records

2026· 1 proposal

  • June 2026

  • Land Division - 1 into 2
    LOT 131 HENSEL RD PEAKE SA 5301Under Assessment
2024· 3 proposals

  • November 2024

  • Shed (outbuilding) - Replacement of existing stone shed
    377 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Under Assessment

  • March 2024

  • New garage
    613 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made

  • February 2024

  • Additional shed canopy to be built adjoins existing sheds.
    79 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made
2023· 3 proposals

  • July 2023

  • Telecommunications facility (75m lattice tower), antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinet and ancillary works.
    119 PIGGOTT RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made

  • May 2023

  • Erection of 21m x 27m x 6m Gable Roof Shed - Zincalume CGI Roof - Zincalume Alphaclad Walls - 33mps Windspeed - D Gutters & 90mm Pops - Open 1 x 27m Side - 9m bays
    369 BUCCLEUCH NORTH RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made

  • March 2023

  • Supply and delivery of 27m x 18m x 6m Industrial Gable Roof Shed - 9 degree pitch - Zincalume CGI Roof - Zincalume Alphaclad Walls - 33mps Windspeed - Hold Down Bolts - D Gutters & 90mm Pops - 3 x 9m Bays - 1 x 27m Side Open
    65 LAUTERBACH RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made
2021· 2 proposals

  • March 2021

  • Steel Framed Patio
    610A JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made
  • Farm shed
    610A JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made
2020· 3 proposals

  • November 2020

  • Hay Shed - Agricultural Building
    860 JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Under Assessment

  • September 2020

  • Shed
    4319 MALLEE HWY PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made
  • Domestic Shed
    1164 JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Decision Made

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Amenities

5 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Peake HotelBus stop
  • Peake Baptist ChurchPlace of worship

    37 Railway Terrace, Peake

  • Peake CPAPost office

    25 Stirling Well Road

  • Overlander TavernPub
  • Public toilets

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
6/10
IRSD decile (2021)
4/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Recent changes

  • Additional shed canopy to be built adjoins existing sheds.planning79 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 21 Feb 2024 · Decision Made
  • Domestic Shedplanning1164 JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 11 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Erection of 21m x 27m x 6m Gable Roof Shed - Zincalume CGI Roof - Zincalume Alphaclad Walls - 33mps Windspeed - D Gutters & 90mm Pops - Open 1 x 27m Side - 9m baysplanning369 BUCCLEUCH NORTH RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 19 May 2023 · Decision Made
  • Farm shedplanning610A JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 10 Mar 2021 · Decision Made
  • Hay Shed - Agricultural Buildingplanning860 JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 06 Nov 2020 · Under Assessment
  • Land Division - 1 into 2planningLOT 131 HENSEL RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 29 Jun 2026 · Under Assessment
  • New garageplanning613 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 14 Mar 2024 · Decision Made
  • Shedplanning4319 MALLEE HWY PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 24 Sep 2020 · Decision Made
  • Shed (outbuilding) - Replacement of existing stone shedplanning377 NETHERTON RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 26 Nov 2024 · Under Assessment
  • Steel Framed Patioplanning610A JONES RD PEAKE SA 5301Lodged 17 Mar 2021 · Decision Made

Data sources & freshness

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