SA · Peterborough Council
Peterborough (SA), SA, 5422
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Desirability score
Suburb snapshot
Peterborough (SA) is a small locality in the Peterborough area, home to around 1,490 residents (2021 Census). Available data shows 67 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun) with falling year-on-year trends (-41%), roughly 45.0 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $325, 3 school and preschool sites in the area, limited but present public transport access, fewer mapped amenities than nearby suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 1,490
- Median age
- 55
- Median household income / week
- $706
- Dwelling vacancy
- 21.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 187 of 857
- Median monthly mortgage
- $569
- Employment rate
- 31%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 70 / 22 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Houses (01/01/26 to 31/03/26)
- $325
Median weekly rent from SA Housing Authority rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- SA Housing Authority rent & sales reports — Government of South Australia · Period: 1 January - 31 March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 67
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 48
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 45
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 78 residents
- State safety percentile
- 60.6th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 12
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -41.1%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental16
- Other Theft12
- Sct - Non Residence5
- Sct - Residence5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury7
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 3 (2 schools, 1 preschools)
- Median school ICSEA (3 schools)
- 887
- Peterborough Community Preschool76-80 Victoria StreetPreschools
- Peterborough High SchoolSecondary · ICSEA 931
- Peterborough Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 887
- St Joseph's SchoolCombined · ICSEA 873
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
3 public transport stops in this suburb
- Main St - South side (Public Toilets- Peterborough)
- Main St / High St - North side (Junction Hotel Peterborough)
- Main St / High St - South side (oppo Junction Hotel Peterborough)
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Adelaide Metro GTFS stops — Department for Infrastructure and Transport (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
108 planning-related records
2026· 18 proposals
June 2026
- Carport30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Shed Made to Order Cat (High Wind) - XX Shed Size - 12.2m x 6.1m x 3.5m High Degree Roof Pitch - 11 Colour Evening 1 x Rollerdoor 2660mm wide x 3000mm Clearance Colour of Shed - Evening Haze Roof Sheet Profile - Corrugated Wall Sheet Profile - Trim Deck Windows - 2 x 1200mm Wide x 900mm High Glass Patio Doors - 1 1800mm high x 2050mm width30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Single storey dwelling addition, internal alterations, new carport and garage outbuilding.42 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- to build a carport on the west side of property69 KITCHENER ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
April 2026
- Install 2 BESS units and replacing invertersLOT 1 BENIAH RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Freestanding carport in backyard20 HURLSTONE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- SHED111 HILL ST W PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Container site110 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Full colour Carport30 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
March 2026
- Outbuilding (garage) and verandah72 SOUTH TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Rear Verandah24 -28 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- to build a shed on the north east corner of property59 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
February 2026
- The current IGS-N site located at 112 Cotton Road is looking to expand its operations by adding a new satellite ground station in a new compound on the site. The proposed development details include the following: 1. Inclusion of a new 2.4m height fenced enclosure of total length 90m on the northern side of the property (extending three sides of one of the current fenced compound onsite) 2. Inclusion of a concrete pad of dimensions 5.0m by 5.0m (depth 350mm) to support the new satellite ground s112 COTTON RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Single storey addition to rear of existing dwelling65 BRIDGES ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- VERANDAH17 RAILWAY ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
January 2026
- Freestanding Steel Garage 6.0 x 9.021 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- SHED106 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Proposed construction of a new toilet block adjacent to existing amenities, as well as a new canopy between existing classrooms.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
2025· 9 proposals
December 2025
- Remove of old structure and replace with a new Stratco Cooldek Patio.25 GROVE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
November 2025
- Carport to cover driveway Length 12mtrs Width 3.5mtrs Height 3.5mtrs7 HURLSTONE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Shed to be constructed for storage and store vehicles. Pergola to be constructed for entertainment purposes72 SOUTH TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
October 2025
- Land Division - 1 into 2 Allotments112 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Outbuilding (garage) and carport98 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
June 2025
- VERANDAH88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
March 2025
- VERANDAH88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- general storage shed88 RAILWAY TCE PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
February 2025
- 2 bedroom detached dwelling with verandahs front and back103 VICTORIA ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
2024· 13 proposals
December 2024
- shed12 TELFORD AV PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Complete external and internal renovations/ fitout to existing transportable classroom including new ramp and steps.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
November 2024
- Erect shed/carport.2940 PETERSBURG RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
October 2024
- general storage shed177 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- To add second shed to allow first shed to be cleared out for future use also in the future the land will be handed down to two family members allowing them to subdivide if they wish to giving equal shares58 -70 BROWN ST W PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
July 2024
- erect free standing veranda for outdoor seating/entertaining11 WATKINS RD PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- verandah replacement new freestanding gable verandah145 QUEEN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
June 2024
- shed with back wall and end wall enclosed , fully open on other two sides. 6.1 x 3.5 x 2.471 MAIN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
- Add a carport to front and side of our house.47 GROVE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- Outbuilding (shed 14.6m L x 7.6m W x 3.4m wall height) and landscaping18 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- New transportable classroom building placed on site, and construction of associated ramping, steps and decking.2 BOURKE ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
May 2024
- Carport203-205 MAIN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Decision Made
- New External Signage X 8 Signage 1 - Backlit pinned off brass letters 400mmH x 100mmD 30mm off wall to Western Facade below upper windows Signage 2 - Replacement of graphics to Internally Illuminated blade signage under verandah Southern Facade Signage 3 - Colorbond Signage to Balcony balustrade South Western Corner Signage 4 - Colorbond Signage fixed to Verandah lattice work South Western Corner Signage 5 - Colorbond Signage fixed to Verandah lattice work Western Facade Signage 6 - Replacement217-221 MAIN ST PETERBOROUGH SA 5422Under Assessment
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site
Amenities
7 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- EldersAgrarian
- Crossroads Coffee HouseCafe
- Iron Horse CafeCafe
- Peterborough Golf ClubParking
- AmpolPetrol station
Main Street, Peterborough
- Australia PostPost office
Main Street
- TelstraTelephone
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Peterborough Soldiers' Memorial Hospital23 Hurlstone StreetPublic Hospital
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
61 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
- Bushfire safer places
- 1
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 4
- Parks (OSM)
- 4
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 29.3/100
- National rank
- 5278th in Australia
- State rank
- 527th in SA
- Peer rank
- #84 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #159 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 89%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Other Property Damage And Environmentalcrime16
- Other Theftcrime12
- Sct - Non Residencecrime5
- Sct - Residencecrime5
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injurycrime7
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
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