South Australia · Postcode 5016
Peterhead postcode and suburb data
South Australia · Phone area code 08 · 14 km from Adelaide
Suburb snapshot
Peterhead 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 Peterhead ranks: SEIFA decile 2 places it in the bottom 20% of Australia for socio-economic advantage.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Peterhead vs the SA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Peterhead | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,346 -SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $300 ≈SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,517 ≈SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 40 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.8% ≈SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
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.
Peterhead is a coastal suburb of Adelaide in South Australia, with postcode 5016. It sits about 14 km from the Adelaide CBD, within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area. The suburb footprint covers roughly 0.6 square kilometres.
According to the 2021 Census, Peterhead has a population of 1,201 with a median age of 40. The median weekly household income is $1,346, below the SA average. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. The Indigenous population is 64 (5.3% of residents).
Housing in Peterhead includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,517, with 563 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 70.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peterhead scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Peterhead is part of the Port Adelaide - West statistical area in South Australia.
Peterhead details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 5016 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 1,201 |
| Median Age | 40 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,346/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $801/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,517 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 0.6 km² |
| Population Density | 1983/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 563 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 64 (5.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -34.832 |
| Longitude | 138.497 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 14 km |
| Region (SA4) | Adelaide - West |
| Area (SA3) | Port Adelaide - West |
| Local Government | Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Federal Electorate | Hindmarsh |
| State Electorate | Port Adelaide |
| Time Zone | ACST (UTC+9:30), Australia/Adelaide (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 202 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 104 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 349 (29.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 331 (27.6%) |
| 65+ years | 214 (17.8%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 125 (10.4%) |
| Asthma | 113 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 64 (5.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 49 (4.1%) |
| Cancer | 33 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 25 (2.1%) |
| Dementia | 8 (0.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 43 (7.7%) |
| 1 vehicle | 282 (50.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 171 (30.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 60 (10.8%) |
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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.