Orroroo Carrieton

Peterborough

SA5422

Peterborough at a glance

Median house

$129,000

Median unit

$92,880

Walk score

10

Very car dependent

Population

1,490

Median age 55

About

Welcome to Peterborough.

Peterborough is a suburb in Australia.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$129,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $92,880.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$367/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$160/wk

Owner occupied

72%

Renter occupied

23%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$129,000

Median Unit PriceSource: Consumer and Business Services SA

$92,880

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,490

Median age: 55

Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

14.79%

Based on $129,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 2025

8.96%

Based on $92,880 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

72%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: Consumer and Business Services SA

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

1,490

Median age

55

Family households

50%

Lone person

47%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

38

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY20 (52.6%)
OFFENCES AGAINST THE PERSON18 (47.4%)

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.

Walk Score

10

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Peterborough.

Local schools for Peterborough

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Government School Catchment

Peterborough Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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Peterborough High School

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Non-Government Schools

St Joseph's School

R-9CoEdCatholic
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Frequently asked

About Peterborough.

What is the median house price in Peterborough?
The median house price in Peterborough, SA 5422 is $129,000. The median unit price is $92,880. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Peterborough postcode?
Peterborough is in the 5422 postcode, in SA, in the Orroroo Carrieton region.
What is the average rent in Peterborough?
The median weekly rent for houses is $367, 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?
Peterborough has approximately 1,490 residents. The median age is 55.

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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