Peterborough at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
1,490
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Peterborough.
The postcode for Peterborough is 5422 (SA).
Peterborough (5422) sits in the Orroroo Carrieton region of South Australia.
Peterborough has roughly 1,490 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Peterborough scores 10/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peterborough's population at 1,490, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (47%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,490
Median age
55
Family households
50%
Lone person
47%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$325/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,490
Median age: 55
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
56
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
10
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peterborough.
Local schools for Peterborough
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Peterborough Primary School
Peterborough High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Peterborough.
- What is the Peterborough postcode?
- Peterborough is in the 5422 postcode, in SA, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
- Where is Peterborough?
- Peterborough is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5422, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
- What is the average rent in Peterborough?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $325, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Peterborough?
- There are 3 schools serving Peterborough on this page, including Peterborough Primary School, Peterborough High School, St Joseph's School.
- How walkable is Peterborough?
- Peterborough has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Peterborough?
- Peterborough is close to Minvalara, Ucolta, Sunnybrae, Yongala, Yatina.
- What is the population of Peterborough?
- The population of Peterborough is approximately 1,490 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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