Peterhead

SA 5016 • Greater Adelaide

1,201
Population (2021)
$41,652
Median Income
0.61 km²
Area
5m
Elevation

About Peterhead

Peterhead is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in South Australia, located within the Port Adelaide Enfield (City) area. With a population of 1,201 and a median income of $41,652, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 0.61 km² at an elevation of 5m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. Peterhead combines affordability with quality of life.

Peterhead falls under postcode 5016 and is governed by Port Adelaide Enfield Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Adelaide electorate.

📍 Location

Postcode
5016
Urban Area
Port Adelaide - Enfield - Coast
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.83°, 138.50°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
0.61 km²
Elevation
5m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,517
Avg Household Size
2.1 people
Median Age
40 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,117
Census 2021
1,201
7.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,880
Income 2021
$41,652
16.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 970
Born Overseas 187

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 66
  • 2. New Zealand 18
  • 3. Scotland 15
  • 4. Philippines 13
  • 5. Italy 11
  • 6. India 8
  • 7. Greece 6
  • 8. Poland 6
  • 9. France 5
  • 10. Germany 5
  • 11. Netherlands 5
  • 12. Thailand 5
  • 13. Chile 4
  • 14. United States 4
  • 15. Vietnam 4

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 536
Australian 428
Scottish 147
Irish 137
German 94
Italian 65
Australian Aboriginal 62
Greek 20
Polish 20
Filipino 19

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

695
Both parents born in Australia
263
Both parents born overseas
189
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
57.1%
Christianity
34.8%
Buddhism
1.3%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
70 (5.8%)
5-14 years
132 (11.0%)
15-19 years
47 (3.9%)
20-24 years
57 (4.7%)
25-34 years
178 (14.8%)
35-44 years
171 (14.2%)
45-54 years
149 (12.4%)
55-64 years
182 (15.2%)
65-74 years
127 (10.6%)
75-84 years
58 (4.8%)
85+ years
29 (2.4%)

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