Peterhead
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Peterhead, SA 5016.
About Peterhead
Welcome to Peterhead
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Peterhead, SA 5016.
Population
1,201
residents (2021)
Median age
40
years
Household income
$1,346
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,517
per month
Mortgage / income
26%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Peterhead
$998k
130 Mead Street
Sold ~July 2026
$780k
4/120 Wills Street
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Peterhead suburb FAQ
How much is rent in Peterhead?
The median weekly rent in Peterhead is around $620 per week.
Is Peterhead a good place to live?
Peterhead is a north-western suburb of Adelaide 15 km from the CBD, on the Lefevre Peninsula, in the state of South Australia, Australia and falls under the City of Port Adelaide Enfield. Peterhead is an established residential suburb in SA, with a population of around 1,201.
What is the population of Peterhead?
Peterhead has a population of 1,201 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 40.
What suburbs are near Peterhead?
Suburbs near Peterhead include Birkenhead, Exeter, Semaphore, Largs Bay and Glanville.
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