Goyder

Terowie

SA5421

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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Day to day

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

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

135

Median age: 56

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

1

total offences in 2025-26

Top offence categories

OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY1 (100.0%)

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

0

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 Terowie.

Local schools for Terowie

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Government School Catchment

Peterborough High School

U, 7-12CoEdGovernment
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Peterborough Primary School

U, R-6CoEdGovernment
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Jamestown Community School

R-12CoEdGovernment
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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.

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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