Peterborough
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Peterborough is a historic rural town in South Australia, known for its unique railway heritage and welcoming, small-community atmosphere. The town offers charming historical attractions, a tranquil pace of life, and easy access to outback landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,490
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-32.85°, 139.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,660
Local Cost
$940
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
98
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
8.4°C
Record High
45.5°C
Record Low
-2.7°C
Humidity
57%
Precipitation
316 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.