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South Australia · Postcode 5422
Peterborough postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 218 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Peterborough at a glance vs SA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against SA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Peterborough ranks: household income sits in the bottom 10% of SA suburbs; SEIFA decile 1 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Peterborough vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Peterborough | SA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $706 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $160 -SA | $308 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $569 -SA | $1,558 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 55 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 1/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 13.3% +SA | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Peterborough is a remote community in South Australia, with postcode 5422. It lies roughly 218 km from Adelaide, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Peterborough.
According to the 2021 Census, Peterborough has a population of 1,490 with a median age of 55. The median weekly household income is $706, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 13.3%, higher than the SA average. The Indigenous population is 108 (7.2% of residents).
Housing in Peterborough includes a median weekly rent of $160, median monthly mortgage repayment of $569, with 666 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.9% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peterborough scores in decile 1 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Schools in Peterborough include St Joseph's School, Peterborough High School and Peterborough Primary School.
Peterborough is part of the Mid North statistical area in South Australia.
Peterborough details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5422 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,490 |
| Median Age | 55 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $706/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $456/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $160 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $569 |
| Average Household Size | 1.8 persons |
| Area | 37.0 km² |
| Population Density | 40/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 666 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 108 (7.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 13.3% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -32.974213 |
| Longitude | 138.8343623 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 218 km |
| Region (SA4) | Barossa - Yorke - Mid North |
| Area (SA3) | Mid North |
| Local Government | Peterborough |
| Federal Electorate | Grey |
| State Electorate | Stuart |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 188 (12.6%) |
| 15–24 years | 107 (7.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 246 (16.5%) |
| 45–64 years | 475 (31.9%) |
| 65+ years | 461 (30.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 259 (17.4%) |
| Asthma | 154 (10.3%) |
| Diabetes | 132 (8.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 107 (7.2%) |
| Cancer | 57 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 54 (3.6%) |
| Dementia | 15 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 72 (11.1%) |
| 1 vehicle | 291 (44.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 176 (27.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 109 (16.8%) |
Schools in Peterborough
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Peterborough. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Peterborough
Same Postcode (5422)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.