Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable

9,644 km²

Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is characterised by household incomes well below most areas and an ageing population.

Beyond that, it has a below-average share of degree-holders and far fewer renters than most areas.

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📍 Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population5,341▼ -1.6%since 2011 Median age55 yrs▲ +12.2%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population4.1%People aged 65 and over30.4%Children under 1513.8%People in a de facto relationship11.3%▲ +29.0%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Seniors (65+) (30%) and Young adults (25–44) (16%).

Older adults (45–64)32.1%

Seniors (65+)30.4%

Young adults (25–44)16.1%

Children (0–14)13.8%

Youth (15–24)7.6%

Marital status

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Married at 49%, followed by Never married (28%) and Divorced (12%).

Married49%
Never married28%
Divorced12%
Widowed8%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Australia at 94%, followed by England (4%) and New Zealand (1%).

Australia80.8%

England3.4%

New Zealand0.9%

South Africa0.3%

Philippines0.3%

India0.2%

Italy0.1%

China0.1%

Ancestry

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is English at 36%, followed by Australian (36%) and German (9%).

English42.2%

Australian41.3%

German10.4%

Scottish10.3%

Irish8.5%

Dutch1.4%

Italian0.9%

Filipino0.4%

Chinese0.2%

Indian0.2%

Language

People using another language at home1.7%

Language used at home

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is English only at 100%, followed by Arabic (0%) and Punjabi (0%).

English only88.3%

Arabic0.1%

Punjabi0.1%

Italian0.1%

Mandarin0.1%

Greek0.1%

Tagalog0.1%

Religion

People with no religion40.5%

Religious affiliation

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Christianity at 52%, followed by No religion (46%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity52%
No religion46%
Buddhism1%
Other religions1%
Islam0%
Hinduism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1231.6%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher10.0%

Highest year of school

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Year 12 at 36%, followed by Year 11 (25%) and Year 10 (23%).

Year 1231.6%

Year 1122.1%

Year 1019.9%

Year 9 or below14.4%

Highest qualification level

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (19%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (19%).

Certificate III / IV36.3%

Bachelor degree13.9%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.3%

Graduate diploma / certificate3.3%

Certificate I / II3.1%

Postgraduate degree2.0%

Field of qualification

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Engineering & related at 23%, followed by Health (17%) and Society & culture (13%).

Engineering & related17.0%

Health12.7%

Society & culture10.1%

Education9.5%

Management & commerce9.4%

Agriculture & environment5.8%

Architecture & building4.0%

Food, hospitality & personal services3.9%

Natural & physical sciences1.0%

Creative arts1.0%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$534▲ +36.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$931▲ +30.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$1,313▲ +43.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week4.8%Households earning $3,000+ a week6.6%

Household income distribution

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 38%, followed by Under $650 (33%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

$650–$1,49934.4%

Under $65029.3%

$1,500–$2,99919.3%

$3,000–$3,9994.0%

$4,000 or more2.6%

Personal income distribution

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Under $650 at 58%, followed by $650–$1,499 (29%) and $1,500–$2,999 (12%).

Under $65050.8%

$650–$1,49925.7%

$1,500–$2,99910.2%

$3,000 or more1.0%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition36.5%People with a mental health condition10.3%People needing help with daily activities8.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is None at 58%, followed by One condition (25%) and Two conditions (10%).

None51.4%

One condition22.1%

Two conditions8.6%

Three or more5.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Arthritis at 22%, followed by Mental health (15%) and Asthma (14%).

Arthritis15.0%

Mental health10.3%

Asthma9.8%

Other condition8.7%

Diabetes7.2%

Heart disease6.3%

Cancer4.3%

Lung condition3.4%

Dementia1.3%

Stroke1.3%

Community Participation

Volunteers29.0%People providing unpaid care14.0%People caring for children unpaid18.5%People who served in the Defence Force4.2%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework25.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -4.5%since 2011 One-parent families12.4%People living alone35.5%▲ +6.4%since 2011

Family composition

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Couples without children at 44%, followed by Couples with children (43%) and One-parent families (12%).

Couples without children44%
Couples with children43%
One-parent families12%
Other families1%

Household size

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is 2 people at 42%, followed by 1 person (35%) and 3 people (9%).

2 people42.3%

1 person35.5%

3 people9.0%

4 people7.7%

5 people3.7%

6 or more2.4%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$165▲ +43.5%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$758▲ +8.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting14.8%Homes owned outright55.1%Separate (detached) houses96.3%Homes with three or more bedrooms76.7%▲ +1.8%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Owned outright at 56%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (25%) and Rented (15%).

Owned outright56%
Owned with a mortgage25%
Rented15%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Separate house at 97%, followed by Other dwelling (1%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (1%).

Separate house97%
Other dwelling1%
Townhouse / semi-detached1%
Flat or apartment0%

Bedrooms per home

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 53%, followed by 4 bedrooms (21%) and 2 bedrooms (17%).

3 bedrooms52.0%

4 bedrooms20.4%

2 bedrooms17.0%

5 or more4.3%

1 bedroom3.3%

Studio / none0.5%

Weekly rent distribution

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Under $200 at 72%, followed by $200–$349 (25%) and $350–$549 (2%).

Under $20067.1%

$200–$34923.2%

$350–$5491.8%

$550–$7490.9%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Under $1,000 at 64%, followed by $1,000–$1,799 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (7%).

Under $1,00059.9%

$1,000–$1,79923.8%

$1,800–$2,9997.0%

$3,000 or more2.4%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.6%▼ -20.6%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 33%, followed by 1 vehicle (32%) and 3 vehicles (16%).

2 vehicles33.5%

1 vehicle32.2%

3 vehicles16.0%

4 or more13.0%

No vehicle5.6%

How people get to work

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Car (driver) at 69%, followed by Worked at home (17%) and Walked (9%).

Car (driver)57.0%

Worked at home14.2%

Walked7.6%

Car (passenger)3.6%

Bus0.5%

Bicycle0.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years21.9%Recent arrivals from overseas3.7%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate6.4%Labour-force participation48.4%Employed full-time57.0%

Industries people work in

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 26%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Education & training (11%).

Agriculture, forestry & fishing24.9%

Health care & social assistance13.4%

Education & training10.3%

Retail trade6.7%

Construction6.3%

Accommodation & food6.3%

Public administration & safety5.7%

Manufacturing4.6%

Transport & warehousing3.4%

Other services3.0%

Occupations people work in

In Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, the largest group is Managers at 29%, followed by Professionals (13%) and Labourers (13%).

Managers28.2%

Professionals13.0%

Labourers12.7%

Community & personal service11.9%

Technicians & trades10.6%

Clerical & administrative8.4%

Machinery operators & drivers7.6%

Sales workers5.9%

Areas within Peterborough - Mount Remarkable

Nearby areas

Jamestown Port Augusta Port Pirie Port Pirie Surrounds Goyder Whyalla - North Whyalla Clare

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