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

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's population is around 5,688 as of November 2025. This reflects an increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 5,341 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 5,409 in June 2024 and an additional 151 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 of 6.5% since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area's growth of 4.5%, 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 adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered and years post-2032, the SA State Government's Regional/LGA projections by age category are adopted, based on 2021 data and adjusted using weighted aggregation from LGA to SA2 levels. Projections indicate an overall population decline of 93 persons by 2041, but growth is anticipated in specific age cohorts, led by the 75 to 84 age group with a projected increase of 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 eight new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling 43 homes. In the current financial year FY-26, three approvals have been recorded to date. The area's population decline has led to adequate development activity relative to its size, benefiting buyers while new properties are constructed at an average cost of $250,000. This financial year, $4.8 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, reflecting the area's primarily residential nature.

Compared to the Rest of SA, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable records 19.0% less building activity per person and ranks among the 22nd percentile nationally for areas assessed, indicating limited buyer options but strengthening demand for established dwellings. This is below average nationally, suggesting maturity and possible planning constraints. All new construction has been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 812 people, reflecting its quiet, low activity development environment.

With population expected to remain stable or decline, Peterborough - Mount Remarkable should see reduced pressure on housing, potentially creating opportunities for buyers.

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 31stth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified three projects likely to affect the region. Notable projects include Silver to Sea Way, Wapma Thura-Southern Flinders Ranges National Park, Mid North South Australia Renewable Energy Zone Expansion, and South Australian Regional Bulk Port Development. The following list details those most 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 both white and blue collar jobs, with essential services well represented. The unemployment rate in June 2025 was 7.2%.

At this time, 2,297 residents were employed while the unemployment rate was 2.6% higher than the Rest of SA's rate of 4.6%. Workforce participation was lower at 48.4%, compared to Rest of SA's 54.1%. Key employment sectors include agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and education & training. Agriculture, forestry & fishing had particularly high concentration with levels 1.8 times the regional average.

Manufacturing had limited presence at 4.7%, compared to the regional average of 9.3%. The area may offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparisons. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the labour force increased by 0.2% while employment decreased by 2.5%, leading to a rise in unemployment by 2.5 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of SA saw employment fall by 1.2%, labour force expand by 0.1%, and unemployment rise by 1.2 percentage points. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia (May 2025) project national 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 growth could be approximately 5.3% over five years and 11.8% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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 2022 shows that income in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is below the national average. The median income is $41,190 and the average income stands at $49,912. In contrast, Rest of SA has a median income of $46,889 and an average income of $56,582. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.83% since financial year 2022, current estimates for Peterborough - Mount Remarkable would be approximately $46,475 (median) and $56,316 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable all fall between the 2nd and 6th percentiles nationally. The predominant cohort spans 32.1% of locals (1,825 people) with incomes ranging from $400 to $799 per week, differing from the surrounding region where the $1,500 to $2,999 category predominates at 27.5%. The prevalence of lower-income residents (43.7% earning less than $800/week) suggests constrained household budgets across much of this suburb. Housing costs are modest with 92.3% of income retained, but the total disposable income ranks at just the 6th percentile nationally.

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

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, as recorded in the latest Census, 97.1% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 3.0% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This is compared to Non-Metro SA's figures of 89.8% houses and 10.2% other dwellings. Home ownership in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable stood at 58.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 25.8% and rented dwellings making up 16.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $758, lower than Non-Metro SA's averages of $888 and the national figure of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable was recorded at $165, significantly below Non-Metro SA's $182 and the national average of $375.

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

Family households account for 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 make up 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, smaller than the Rest of SA average of 2.2.

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 most common at 9.7%, followed by graduate diplomas (2.2%) and postgraduate qualifications (1.4%). Trade and technical skills are prevalent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.3%) and certificates (29.5%). A total of 24.6% of the population is actively pursuing formal education, including 11.0% in primary, 7.8% in secondary, and 1.3% in tertiary education.

The area has a network of 7 schools educating approximately 557 students, with varied educational conditions across Peterborough - Mount Remarkable. This includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 3 K-12 schools. School places per 100 residents (10.2) are below the regional average (14.7), indicating some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health performance in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable faces significant health challenges, with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is low at approximately 46% (around 2,622 people), compared to the national average of 55.3%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (12.9%) and mental health issues (8.8%). About 58.5% of residents reported no medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of SA's 59.4%. The area has a higher proportion of residents aged 65 and over at 34.6% (1,965 people), compared to Rest of SA's 26.5%.

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 low cultural diversity, with 87.8% citizens, 90.8% born in Australia, and 98.1% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 52.7%, compared to 49.1% regionally. The top three ancestries were English (33.6%), Australian (32.9%), and German (8.3%).

Notably, Welsh (0.6%) and Scottish (8.2%) groups were overrepresented compared to regional averages of 0.5% and 6.6%, respectively.

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 (20.3%), but fewer residents aged 25-34 (6.0%). This 65-74 concentration is well above the national figure of 9.4%. According to post-2021 Census data, the 65 to 74 age group grew from 17.8% to 20.3%, while the 75 to 84 cohort increased from 9.3% to 10.7%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort declined from 20.1% to 18.0%, and the 25 to 34 group dropped from 7.5% to 6.0%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show significant shifts in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable's age structure. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 42%, adding 257 residents to reach 868. Demographic aging continues as residents aged 65 and older represent 100% of anticipated growth. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 cohorts are projected to experience population declines.