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SA · Peterborough Council
Peterborough, 5422
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,522
Growth (1 yr)
-0.2%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.7%
Median age
55
Median income
$706/wk
Employment rate
31%
Languages at home
1.9%non-English
Most common: German, Punjabi
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Green suburb
- Education hub
- Excellent transport
- National parks
Suburb profile
Peterborough is a regional smaller community in Peterborough Council, oriented around local life rather than the metro orbit of Adelaide. Retirees and empty-nesters are well represented here, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself.
Pocket parks and green corners give residents room to get outside without leaving the neighbourhood. Buses link the suburb to surrounding neighbourhoods. Housing is more affordable than in many parts of the state.
Crime trends have improved of late compared with the previous period. The built character feels historic and distinctive, with heritage detail visible throughout.
The desirability picture is below average, weighed down by softer community and employment, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities relative to similar regional towns.
At a glance
Peterborough snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$325/wk
Population (ERP)
1,522
-0.2% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
21.8%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#59
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
61st
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
5th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
8th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 36.1/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 4464th in Australia
- State rank
- 469th in SA
- Peer rank
- #59 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #112 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $325
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Median house sale prices cover metropolitan Adelaide and selected fringe councils (19 LGAs, including Adelaide Hills and Gawler), not all of regional South Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA rent report & metro median house sales — Government of South Australia · 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated · Quarterly; metro-fringe sales only
Population
Estimated resident population
1,522(June 2025)
-0.2% annual · -0.7% over 5 years · 5th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.2%
- 5-year growth
- -0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- -3
- Change in 5 years
- -11
- Growth rank in SA
- 5th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,500), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $706
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 187 of 857
- Median monthly mortgage
- $569
- Employment rate
- 31%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 634 / 22 / 0 (+ 8 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 67
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 44
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.5th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -41.1%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft12
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 2 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 887
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 8th
School list
- St Joseph's SchoolCombined · Catholic · ICSEA 873 · 7th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 62 students · Top SEA quarter 3% · 1.3 km awayView on My School →
- Peterborough High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 931 · 18th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 53 students · Top SEA quarter 9% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Peterborough Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 887 · 8th percentile · LBOTE 0% · 40 students · Top SEA quarter 1% · 1.9 km awayView on My School →
- Peterborough Community Preschool76-80 Victoria StreetPreschools
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St - South side (Public Toilets- Peterborough)
- Main St / High St - North side (Junction Hotel Peterborough)
- Main St / High St - South side (oppo Junction Hotel Peterborough)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · current · Updated
Amenities
31 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 cafes · 1 supermarkets · 1 places of worship · 1 playgrounds · 1 petrol stations · 2 post offices
Local character & venue list
Local character
- A car helps for daily errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 4 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 34/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 1.34
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 1.34
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.68
Food & drink(2)
- Crossroads Coffee HouseCafe
- Iron Horse CafeCafe
Shopping(1)
- FoodlandSupermarket
171 Main Street, Peterborough
Community(2)
- School
- Townhall
Main Street, Peterborough
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Peterborough Golf ClubGolf course
Park Street
- Playground
- Sports field
Entertainment(2)
- Peterborough Motorcycle & Antique MuseumMuseum
- Town Carriage MuseumMuseum
Other(20)
- EldersAgrarian
- Bob the Railway DogArtwork
- Peterborough Rest AreaCamp Site
- G & C Tyres PeterboroughCar Parts
43 Kitchener Street, Peterborough
- Peterborough CFSFire station
41 Kitchener Street, Peterborough
- Peterborough Metropolitan Fire ServiceFire station
86 Main Street, Peterborough
- Garden
- Peterborough Home HardwareHardware
131 Main Street, Peterborough
- Junction HotelHotel
121 Main Street, Peterborough
- PeterboroughInformation
- Motel
- Parking (2)
- Peterborough Golf ClubParking
- Peterborough Rest Area LVParking
- Peterborough Rest Area NHVRParking
- AmpolPetrol station
Main Street, Peterborough
- Place of worship
34 Railway Terrace, Peterborough
- Australia PostPost office
164 Main Street, Peterborough
- Australia PostPost office
Main Street
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
1 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship
34 Railway Terrace, Peterborough
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 1
- Nearest hospital
- Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (2.5 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Public Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital23 Hurlstone StreetPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 35
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 23.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 76 mm · ~10 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 61 mm · ~8 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 15° / 3°
- Rainfall
- 85 mm · ~11 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 8°
- Rainfall
- 92 mm · ~12 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
2026· 19 proposals
July 2026
- Remove old shed and replace with Olympic shed101 HILL ST W PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
June 2026
- Carport30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Shed Made to Order Cat (High Wind) - XX Shed Size - 12.2m x 6.1m x 3.5m High Degree Roof Pitch - 11 Colour Evening 1 x Rollerdoor 2660mm wide x 3000mm Clearance Colour of Shed - Evening Haze Roof Sheet Profile - Corrugated Wall Sheet Profile - Trim Deck Windows - 2 x 1200mm Wide x 900mm High Glass Patio Doors - 1 1800mm high x 2050mm width30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Single storey dwelling addition, internal alterations, new carport and garage outbuilding.42 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- to build a carport on the west side of property69 KITCHENER ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
April 2026
- Install 2 BESS units and replacing invertersLOT 1 BENIAH RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Freestanding carport in backyard20 HURLSTONE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- SHED111 HILL ST W PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Container site110 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Full colour Carport30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (garage) and verandah72 SOUTH TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Rear Verandah24 -28 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- to build a shed on the north east corner of property59 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
February 2026
- The current IGS-N site located at 112 Cotton Road is looking to expand its operations by adding a new satellite ground station in a new compound on the site. The proposed development details include the following: 1. Inclusion of a new 2.4m height fenced enclosure of total length 90m on the northern side of the property (extending three sides of one of the current fenced compound onsite) 2. Inclusion of a concrete pad of dimensions 5.0m by 5.0m (depth 350mm) to support the new satellite ground s112 COTTON RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Single storey addition to rear of existing dwelling65 BRIDGES ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- VERANDAH17 RAILWAY ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
January 2026
- Freestanding Steel Garage 6.0 x 9.021 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- SHED106 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Proposed construction of a new toilet block adjacent to existing amenities, as well as a new canopy between existing classrooms.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Remove of old structure and replace with a new Stratco Cooldek Patio.25 GROVE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport to cover driveway Length 12mtrs Width 3.5mtrs Height 3.5mtrs7 HURLSTONE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Shed to be constructed for storage and store vehicles. Pergola to be constructed for entertainment purposes72 SOUTH TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments112 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) and carport98 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
June 2025
- VERANDAH88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
March 2025
- VERANDAH88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- general storage shed88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
February 2025
- 2 bedroom detached dwelling with verandahs front and back103 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
2024· 12 proposals
December 2024
- shed12 TELFORD AV PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Complete external and internal renovations/ fitout to existing transportable classroom including new ramp and steps.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
November 2024
- Erect shed/carport.2940 PETERSBURG RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
October 2024
- general storage shed177 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- To add second shed to allow first shed to be cleared out for future use also in the future the land will be handed down to two family members allowing them to subdivide if they wish to giving equal shares58 -70 BROWN ST W PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
July 2024
- erect free standing veranda for outdoor seating/entertaining11 WATKINS RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- verandah replacement new freestanding gable verandah145 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
June 2024
- shed with back wall and end wall enclosed , fully open on other two sides. 6.1 x 3.5 x 2.471 MAIN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Add a carport to front and side of our house.47 GROVE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed 14.6m L x 7.6m W x 3.4m wall height) and landscaping18 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- New transportable classroom building placed on site, and construction of associated ramping, steps and decking.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport203-205 MAIN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
60 heritage places
- Business House - OfficesPETERBOROUGHContributory item
- Business House - OfficesPETERBOROUGHContributory item
- Business: Commercial/RetailPETERBOROUGHContributory item
- Business: Commercial/RetailPETERBOROUGHContributory item
- Diamond Jubilee Building145-149 Main Street PETERBOROUGHLocal heritage
- Dwelling (former Bishop's Palace & Convent)2 Callary Street PETERBOROUGHState heritage
- Dwelling - Koch House14 Bourke Street PETERBOROUGHState heritage
- Elder's Office113 Main Street PETERBOROUGHLocal heritage
- Federal Hotel96 Main Street PETERBOROUGHLocal heritage
- Former ANZ Bank191 Main Street PETERBOROUGHLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Grey
- Member of Parliament
- Tom VENNING (Liberal)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 128,707
- Turnout (2025)
- 89.4%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +5.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 54.6%Labor 45.4%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 56.7 km away).
Coalition 47.2%Labor 52.8%
7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +6.0 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- PeterboroughLabor 53.0% · Coalition 47.0% TPP (2025)1.5 km away
- TerowieLabor 52.4% · Coalition 47.6% TPP (2025)21.0 km away
- OrrorooLabor 20.2% · Coalition 79.8% TPP (2025)34.5 km away
- JamestownLabor 26.7% · Coalition 73.3% TPP (2025)34.6 km away
- Booleroo CentreLabor 23.2% · Coalition 76.8% TPP (2025)47.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in Peterborough Council
Other suburbs in the same local government area.
Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of South Australia.