Peterhead
City in South Australia, Australia
Overview
Peterhead is a laid-back coastal suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, offering local charm with easy access to beaches, parks, and the busy Port Adelaide precinct. It's ideal for those seeking a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere near the sea.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
South Australia
Population
1,201
Time Zone
Australia/Adelaide
Coordinates
-34.83°, 138.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
84
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,290
Local Cost
$1,400
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
82
English
100
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
21.6°C
Winter Avg
10.2°C
Record High
45.1°C
Record Low
-0.3°C
Humidity
65%
Precipitation
431 mm
Internet Speed
64 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
19
Nightlife
21
Parks
15
Transport
91
Walk Score
91
Footways
182.0
Airport
ADL
Distance
13 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 60 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.