SA · Port Adelaide Enfield Council
Peterhead, SA, 5016
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Desirability index
#328 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Peterhead is a small locality in the Port Adelaide Enfield area, home to around 1,201 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 184 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 153.2 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $600 (flats $465, houses $600), median house prices near $798,000 (down 5% recently), 5 public transport stops within the suburb, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 1,201
- Median age
- 40
- Median household income / week
- $1,346
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.3%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 44 of 602
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 59.9%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 47 / 135 / 40
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.
Housing
- Flats / units (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $465
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- All types (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $600
- Rental bonds lodged (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- 10
- Median house price (Q1 2026)
- $798,000
- Median price change
- -5%
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026; 1Q 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 184
- Against the person
- 14
- Against property
- 170
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 153.2
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 86 residents
- State safety percentile
- 91.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 69
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental14
- Other Theft23
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury10
- Theft From Motor Vehicle8
- Theft From Shop107
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
5 public transport stops in this suburb
- Stop 45 Fletcher Rd - East side
- Stop 45 Fletcher Rd - West side
- Stop 46 Fletcher Rd - East side
- Stop 46 Fletcher Rd - West side
- Stop School Victoria Rd / Walton St
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
103 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Single building consisting of garage and ancillary accommodation (rumpus room/office space)120 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Under Assessment
- Remove regulated tree (Callistememon viminalis) from Council verge adjacent 8 Hamley St, Peterhead8 HAMLEY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
May 2026
- Outbuilding (shed) at rear of allotment115 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
March 2026
- Alterations and additions at rear of existing dwelling including internal alterations to suit123 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Under Assessment
February 2026
- Variation of Development Application 25024654 to include a freestanding structure (shipping container) to accommodate switchboardsLOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Under Assessment
January 2026
- Outbuilding (carport/garage)175 HARGRAVE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
2025· 22 proposals
December 2025
- Verandah at rear of dwelling68 WILLS ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Remove 1x Regulated and 2x Significant Trees (Melia azedarach)2 RUBY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (retaining 2 allotments from 2) (Stage 1) and construction of carport to side, and alterations to facade, of existing building (Stage 2)104 FLETCHER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;106 FLETCHER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Under Assessment
- VerandahUNIT 2 10 TIM HUNT WAY PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
November 2025
- Partial Demolition of Existing Wharf InfrastructureLOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah26 WHYTE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
September 2025
- Shed23 ALFRED ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Swimming pool and safety barrier, removal of existing pool and deck23 ALFRED ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Dwelling Addition15 TRUST TCE PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
August 2025
- Carport for undercover storage of vehicles145 -147 VICTORIA RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Verandah & deck41 MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing material transfer infrastructure and associated structuresLOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
- Proposed Lower & Upper Addition with a Garage Extension to an Existing Dwelling plus Internal Alterations25 WHYTE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Partial Demolition of Existing Wharf InfrastructureLOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS BAY SA 5016;LOT 45 STIRLING ST BIRKENHEAD SA 5015;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
July 2025
- Removal of a Significant River Red Gum in the rear yard of the property.135 HARGRAVE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, dwelling additions and verandah11A MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Remove regulated street tree (Eucalyptus leucoxylon)20 TIM HUNT WAY PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
May 2025
- Alterations and additions to existing wharf structures’ or similar.34°49'50.5"S 138°30'23.5"E;LOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Decision Made
- replace existing structure with new verandahUNIT 4 35 TIM HUNT WAY PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
February 2025
- Carport91 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- New verandah3 MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
January 2025
- Ancillary accommodation to rear of dwelling20 FRANCIS ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
2024· 19 proposals
December 2024
- To remove a significant tree - Eucalyptus sideroxylon12 -14 MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
November 2024
- Verandah at rear of dwelling112A FLETCHER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Carport and verandah37 ALFRED ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Swimming pool & safety fences94 WILLS ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Removal of all existing BP signage and replaced with new shell decals and signage107 -115 VICTORIA RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
October 2024
- Partial Demolition and Dwelling Addition.18 SANDWELL ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Under Assessment
- Partial demolition of existing dwelling, additions and alterations to dwelling, conversion of existing shed into ancillary accommodation, alterations to existing carport and new street boundary fencing1 SANDERSON ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- 10.5m x 6m Shed (Outbuilding).39 MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
- Outbuilding86 WILLS ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
September 2024
- VerandahUNIT 3 10 TIM HUNT WAY PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
August 2024
- SWIMMING POOL AND SAFETY FENCE32 WHYTE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
June 2024
- Domestic outbuilding32 WHYTE ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Decision Made
2023· 13 proposals
13 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 18 proposals
18 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
15 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bench
- Stop 44A Hargrave Street - North sideBus stop
- Stop 45 Fletcher Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 45 Fletcher Road - West sideBus stop
- Stop 46 Fletcher Road - East sideBus stop
- Stop 46 Fletcher Road - West sideBus stop
- Happy WashCar wash
- Peterhead Snack BarConvenience store
131b Fletcher Road
- Drinking water
- OportoFast food
107 Victoria Road, Peterhead
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)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
1 state heritage place
- Heritage placeState heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 3.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #328 among Metro Adelaide suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Heritage placeheritageState heritage
- 10.5m x 6m Shed (Outbuilding).planning39 MARY ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 11 Oct 2024 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions at rear of existing dwelling including internal alterations to suitplanning123 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 20 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
- Alterations and additions to existing material transfer infrastructure and associated structuresplanningLOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 20 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
- Alterations and additions to existing wharf structures’ or similar.planning34°49'50.5"S 138°30'23.5"E;LOT 106 ELDER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;LOT 201 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016;UNIT 1-2 LOT 10 ELDER RD LARGS NORTH SA 5016Lodged 15 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Ancillary accommodation to rear of dwellingplanning20 FRANCIS ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 27 Jan 2025 · Decision Made
- Boundary realignment (retaining 2 allotments from 2) (Stage 1) and construction of carport to side, and alterations to facade, of existing building (Stage 2)planning104 FLETCHER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016;106 FLETCHER RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 05 Dec 2025 · Under Assessment
- Carportplanning91 MEAD ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 13 Feb 2025 · Decision Made
- Carport and verandahplanning37 ALFRED ST PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 15 Nov 2024 · Decision Made
- Carport for undercover storage of vehiclesplanning145 -147 VICTORIA RD PETERHEAD SA 5016Lodged 29 Aug 2025 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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