Goyder
Terowie
Terowie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
135
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Terowie.
Terowie (5421) sits in the Goyder region of South Australia.
Terowie has roughly 135 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Terowie 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Terowie's population at 135, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (53%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
135
Median age
56
Family households
44%
Lone person
53%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$135/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$135/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
135
Median age: 56
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
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.
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 Terowie.
Local schools for Terowie
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Government School Catchment
Peterborough High School
Peterborough Primary School
Jamestown Community School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Terowie.
- What is the Terowie postcode?
- Terowie is in the 5421 postcode, in SA, in the Goyder region.
- What is the average rent in Terowie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $135, for units it's $135.
- What schools are in Terowie?
- There are 5 schools serving Terowie on this page, including St Joseph's School, Peterborough High School, Peterborough Primary School.
- How walkable is Terowie?
- Terowie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Terowie?
- Terowie is close to Franklyn, Wonna, Canowie Belt, Whyte Yarcowie, Ulooloo.
- What is the population of Terowie?
- Terowie has approximately 135 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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