Peterhead SA

Postcode 5016 · Port Adelaide Enfield LGA

Peterhead is a small community in South Australia within the Port Adelaide Enfield local government area (postcode 5016). With a population of 1,201, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 40. Households earn a median income of $70K per year, with an average household size of 2.1 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Peterhead is $832,000, having increased 2.5% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $491. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,517.

Public transport access includes 5 bus stops. The crime rate in the Port Adelaide Enfield LGA is higher than average at 15,321 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Peterhead offers a gross rental yield of 3.1%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($832K/$950K). The price-to-income ratio of 11.9x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +2.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.1% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$832K/$950K Near Median
Affordability11.9x Stretched
Price Momentum+2.5% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education4/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$832K
2.5% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$300
POPULATION
1,201
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age40
Household Size2.1
HH Income /wk$1,346
Personal Income /wk$801
Mortgage /mth$1,517
CRIME (Port Adelaide Enfield LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)15,321
Total Incidents184
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops5
Data: 2025-Q4