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Petersville SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Petersville, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Petersville SA is 75 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Petersville is $820 per week ($42,640 per year). Median rent in Petersville is $150 per week ($650 per month). Petersville has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Petersville has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (35% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petersville is $1,235.

There were 1 recorded offences in Petersville in 2024-25, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was fraud (1 offences).

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Petersville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Petersville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$820/wk

$42,640 per year

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Median Rent

$150/wk

$650 per month

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,235/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.7 per bedroom

Petersville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 45.1% (32) Female 54.9% (39)

Population Density

0.8

people per km²

75 people · 88.8 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,916

Family income/wk

Petersville Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

55-59

60-64

65-69

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Petersville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.7% 18 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

14.3% 3 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Petersville Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Petersville Religion

No Religion

35.3%

Not stated

17.6%

Uniting Church

14.7%

Lutheran

11.8%

Anglican

11.8%

Catholic

4.4%

Pentecostal

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Petersville Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

37.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

27.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Petersville Employment

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Employed full-time

39.0% 23 people

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Employed part-time

18.6% 11 people

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Not in labour force

42.4% 25 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Petersville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.1%

Bachelor Degree

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Petersville Occupation

Managers

68.8%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Petersville Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

27.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

22.7%

Engineering

18.2%

Education

18.2%

Management & Commerce

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Petersville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Petersville Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

20.7%

$650-$799/wk

20.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

20.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

20.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

17.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Petersville Marital Status

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Married

64.2% 43

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Separated

6.0% 4

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Divorced

4.5% 3

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Widowed

4.5% 3

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Never married

20.9% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Petersville Ancestry

English

31.5%

Australian

21.7%

German

10.9%

Scottish

9.8%

Aboriginal Australianralian

7.6%

Italian

7.6%

Irish

6.5%

Other

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Petersville School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Petersville Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Petersville Volunteering

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Volunteer

51.9% 28

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Not a volunteer

48.1% 26

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Petersville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Petersville Car Ownership

1 vehicle

18.2%

2 vehicles

27.3%

3 vehicles

18.2%

4+ vehicles

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Petersville Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

12.0%

3 bedrooms

56.0%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Petersville Population Mobility

9.4%

moved in the last year

29.3%

moved in the last 5 years

54.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Petersville Indigenous Population

8.5%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

107

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Petersville Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis

Diabetes

Mental health

Asthma

Heart disease

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Petersville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

32.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

17.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Petersville Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — no children under 15

31.4%

One parent — children under 15

13.7%

Couple — children under 15

11.8%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Petersville Military Service

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Previously served

6.8% 4

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Never served

93.2% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Petersville Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

8.2% 5

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Did not provide

91.8% 56

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Petersville Children Ever Born

No children

21.4%

4 children

78.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Petersville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.2%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

5.6%

30+ hours

14.8%

Did not do domestic work

24.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Petersville Household Size

1 person

29.6%

2 persons

37.0%

4 persons

18.5%

6+ persons

14.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Petersville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Petersville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Petersville Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Fraud

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Petersville Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,208/wk

Median Rent $150/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Petersville

Your weekly income

≈ $5,235/month

Median rent $150/wk

Left after rent $1,058/wk

Rent share 12.4%

Petersville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Bugle Hut

Pop: 38 Income: $824/wk Rent: $150/wk

Bundaleer North

Pop: 38 Income: $1,156/wk Rent: $210/wk

Kaldoonera

Pop: 38 Income: $687/wk Rent: $55/wk

Koonunga

Pop: 38 Income: $982/wk Rent: $120/wk

Marla

Pop: 38 Income: $1,075/wk Rent: $113/wk

Polish Hill River

Pop: 38 Income: $1,187/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Petersville

What is the population of Petersville SA?

The population of Petersville SA is 75 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.8 people per km².

What is the median income in Petersville?

The median personal income in Petersville SA is $820 per week, or $42,640 per year.The median household income is $1,208 per week.Family income is $1,916 per week.

How much is rent in Petersville?

Median rent in Petersville SA is $150 per week ($650 per month).Rent represents 12.4% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Petersville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Petersville SA is $1,235. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Petersville?

The median age in Petersville SA is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Petersville a good suburb to live in?

Petersville is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 75.The median income is $820/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.4% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41145. All dollar figures in AUD.