Peterhead at a glance
Median house
$798,000
-5.0% year on year
Median unit
$270,720
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,201
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Peterhead.
The postcode for Peterhead is 5016 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Peterhead is $798,000.
Peterhead (5016) sits in the Port Adelaide Enfield region of South Australia. The median house here is $798,000, in line with the South Australia median of around $720K. Prices have moved -5% over the past year, well behind the South Australia average (5%).
Peterhead has roughly 1,201 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Peterhead scores 12/100 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.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peterhead's population at 1,201, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (39%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
1,201
Median age
40
Family households
58%
Lone person
39%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $798,000 on a typical sale, in line with the South Australia median. Units come in around $270,720, roughly 66% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $160,000. Prices are in line with the South Australia median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$798,000
-5.0% over the past year. Median unit price $270,720.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$465/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$798,000
-5.0% annual growth
$270,720
1,201
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.91% (median rent $600/wk against a $798,000 price tag). Units yield 8.93% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20263.91%
Based on $798,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20268.93%
Based on $270,720 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026-5.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202670%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
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.
5-year trajectory
at -5.0%/yr
2021
$1.0M
5-year change
-23%
2026
$798K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
254
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.
12
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peterhead.
Local schools for Peterhead
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Government School Catchment
Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School
Largs Bay School
Le Fevre High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Peterhead.
- What is the median house price in Peterhead?
- The median house price in Peterhead, SA 5016 is $798,000. The median unit price is $270,720. Annual growth is -5.0%.
- What is the Peterhead postcode?
- Peterhead is in the 5016 postcode, in SA, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- Where is Peterhead?
- Peterhead is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5016. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the City of Port Adelaide Enfield region.
- What is the average rent in Peterhead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $465.
- What schools are in Peterhead?
- There are 20 schools serving Peterhead on this page, including Le Fevre Peninsula Primary School, Largs Bay School, Dominican School.
- How walkable is Peterhead?
- Peterhead has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Peterhead?
- Peterhead is close to Birkenhead, Garden Island, Torrens Island, Exeter, Largs Bay.
- What is the population of Peterhead?
- The population of Peterhead is approximately 1,201 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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