SA · 5016

Peterhead

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Peterhead, SA 5016.

Peterhead, SA 5016

About Peterhead

Welcome to Peterhead

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. It is adjacent to Largs Bay and Birkenhead. The postcode for Peterhead is 5016. It is bounded to the north by Wills Street, to the south by Hargrave Street and in the west and east by the Outer Harbor railway line and the Port River respectively.

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

house3 bd · 1 ba · 4 car

Sold ~July 2026

$780k

4/120 Wills Street

house2 bd · 1 ba · 1 car

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.