Orroroo Carrieton
Peterborough
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.
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
$129,000
$92,880
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 202514.79%
Based on $129,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20258.96%
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 202672%
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.
38
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
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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.
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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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