Peterborough - Mount Remarkable

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's population is around 5,648 as of February 2026. This reflects an increase of 307 people (5.7%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,341 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,409 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 150 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 0.60 persons per square kilometer. Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's growth exceeded that of the SA3 area (4.4%) during this period, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration, contributing approximately 67.4% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Projections indicate a decline in overall population by 93 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are expected to grow, led by the 75 to 84 age group, projected to grow by 306 people.

The level of residential development activity in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is very low in comparison to the average area assessed nationally by AreaSearch

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has seen approximately 8 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 43 homes. As of FY-26, 3 approvals have been recorded so far. Despite population decline, development activity has been adequate relative to other areas. New properties are constructed at an average expected cost of $250,000.

This financial year, $4.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating the area's primarily residential nature. Compared to Rest of SA, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable records 19.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally for areas assessed, suggesting limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. This reflects the area's maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction has consisted of detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes.

The estimated population per dwelling approval is 812 people, indicating a quiet, low activity development environment. With population expected to remain stable or decline, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially presenting opportunities for buyers.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 8thth percentile nationally

Five projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These key projects include Silver to Sea Way, Wapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park, Mid North South Australia REZ Expansion, and Green Iron SA Port Pirie Hub. The following details those most likely to be relevant.

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Employment conditions in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable face significant challenges, ranking among the bottom 10% of areas assessed nationally

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has a diverse workforce with equal representation of white and blue collar jobs. Key sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. As of September 2025, employment stands at 2,300 residents with an unemployment rate of 7.6%, which is 2.2% higher than the Rest of SA's rate of 5.3%.

Workforce participation is lower at 53.3% compared to the regional average of 58.5%. A significant portion, 16.3%, work from home. Employment in agriculture, forestry & fishing is particularly high, at 1.8 times the regional average, while manufacturing has a limited presence with only 4.7% employment compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities as indicated by Census data.

Between September 2024 and 2025, the labour force increased by 1.8%, but employment decreased by 0.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 2.2 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment grow by 0.3% during the same period. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May-25, project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows that income in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable SA2 is below the national average. The median income is $42,863 and the average income stands at $52,818. This contrasts with Rest of SA's figures, where the median income is $48,920 and the average income is $58,933. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 8.8% since financial year 2023, current estimates for Peterborough - Mount Remarkable would be approximately $46,635 (median) and $57,466 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data shows that household, family, and personal incomes in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable all fall between the 1st and 5th percentiles nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 32.1% of locals (1,813 people) in the $400 - $799 category, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 - $2,999 category predominates at 27.5%. This indicates that 43.7% of residents have constrained household budgets due to incomes below $800 per week. Housing costs are modest, with 92.3% of income retained, but the total disposable income ranks at just the 5th percentile nationally.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Dwelling structure in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, as per the latest Census, consisted of 97.1% houses and 3.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). In comparison, Non-Metro SA had 88.5% houses and 11.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable was at 58.2%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (25.8%) or rented (16.0%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $758, lower than Non-Metro SA's average of $1,153. The median weekly rent figure was recorded at $165, compared to Non-Metro SA's $220. Nationally, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 62.2% of all households, including 17.8% couples with children, 35.8% couples without children, and 7.6% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 37.8%, with lone person households at 35.6% and group households comprising 2.4%. The median household size is 2.1 people, which is smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.3.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 13.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 9.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Vocational credentials are common, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (29.5%). A total of 24.6% of the population is actively engaged in formal education, with 11.0% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 1.3% in tertiary education.

A substantial 24.6% of the population actively pursues formal education. This includes 11.0% in primary education, 7.8% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

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Health performance in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable faces substantial health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts. Private health cover is extremely low, at approximately 46% of the total population (~2,615 people), compared to 48.9% across Rest of SA and the national average of 55.7%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.9%) and mental health issues (8.8%). 58.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 62.5% across Rest of SA. Working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. The area has 36.0% of residents aged 65 and over (2,032 people), higher than the 27.1% in Rest of SA.

The latest Census data sees Peterborough - Mount Remarkable placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Peterborough-Mount Remarkable had a cultural diversity below average, with 87.8% of its population being citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, representing 52.7% of the population, compared to 45.2% across Rest of SA. The top three ancestry groups were English (33.6%), Australian (32.9%), and German (8.3%).

Notably, Welsh ethnicity was overrepresented at 0.6%, Scottish at 8.2%, and Australian Aboriginal at 3.0%.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable ranks among the oldest 10% of areas nationwide

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has a median age of 55, which is significantly higher than the Rest of SA figure of 47 and the Australian median of 38. Compared to Rest of SA, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has a higher concentration of residents aged 65-74 (21.1%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (5.7%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.5%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65 to 74 age group grew from 17.8% to 21.1%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 9.3% to 11.0%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 20.1% to 17.4%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 7.5% to 5.7%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is projected to grow by 40%, adding 246 residents to reach 868. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth, while the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 cohorts are expected to experience population declines.