Petina at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
36
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Petina.
The postcode for Petina is 5680 (SA).
Petina (5680) sits in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region of South Australia.
Petina has roughly 36 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Petina scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Petina's population at 36, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
36
Median age
37
Family households
100%
Lone person
31%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
36
Median age: 37
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Petina.
Local schools for Petina
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Government School Catchment
Miltaburra Area School
Streaky Bay Area School
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Frequently asked
About Petina.
- What is the Petina postcode?
- Petina is in the 5680 postcode, in SA, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- Where is Petina?
- Petina is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5680, in the Eyre Peninsula and South West region.
- What is the average rent in Petina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in Petina?
- There are 2 schools serving Petina on this page, including Miltaburra Area School, Streaky Bay Area School.
- How walkable is Petina?
- Petina has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Petina?
- Petina is close to Pimbaacla, Wirrulla, Haslam, Chilpenunda, Perlubie.
- What is the population of Petina?
- The population of Petina is approximately 36 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.
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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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