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St Peters

SA 5069 • Greater Adelaide

3,231
Population (2021)
$117,832
Median Household Income
1.50 km²
Area
$310/wk
Median Rent
AffluentHeritageEstablishedFamily-FriendlyInner-City

About St Peters

St Peters is an affluent inner-eastern suburb of Adelaide, located approximately 4 kilometres from the CBD within the City of Norwood Payneham St Peters. The suburb covers just 1.5 square kilometres and is home to 3,231 residents, with a median age of 43 and a median household income well above the state average. St Peters is characterised by handsome period homes, tree-lined streets, and a cosmopolitan community that includes established families, professionals, and longstanding multicultural populations of Italian, Greek, and Chinese heritage.

Residents enjoy convenient access to The Avenue Shopping Centre on the corner of Payneham Road and Nelson Street, which anchors a strip of local cafes, restaurants, and boutique retailers. The suburb is well-served by Adelaide Metro bus routes running along Payneham Road and Portrush Road, providing frequent connections to the CBD and surrounding neighbourhoods. With excellent schools, prestigious sporting clubs, and easy proximity to The Parade at Norwood and Burnside Village, St Peters offers a polished inner-city lifestyle that appeals to professional couples and established families seeking character homes close to the city.

St Peters falls under postcode 5069 and is governed by Norwood Payneham St Peters Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Dunstan electorate.

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💰 Top 50 Suburbs in South Australia by Median Household Income

📍 Location

State
South Australia
Postcode
5069
Urban Area
Norwood - Payneham - St Peters
LGA / Council
Norwood Payneham St Peters
Federal Electorate
Sturt
State Electorate
Dunstan
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Adelaide (UTC+9:30)
Coordinates
-34.90°, 138.62°
Statistical Area
Greater Adelaide
Area
1.50 km²
Elevation
43m

🏷️ Property Prices March quarter 2026

Median sale prices in St Peters for the March quarter 2026. Median house sale prices published by the Office of the Valuer-General SA (Adelaide metropolitan area).

🏡House
$2.4M
11 sales · YoY n/a

Source: Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales. Houses only — South Australia does not publish a unit/apartment series. Medians are for the latest quarter; year-on-year change is shown only where both quarters had at least 10 sales.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,700
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.8%

7 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Routes 174, 175, 271 — Adelaide CBD (King William Street) 20-30 min

Commute to Adelaide CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
No direct train; bus to city is the primary public transport option
By Car (Peak)
10-20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Well-served by Adelaide Metro buses on Payneham and Portrush Roads; close to Norwood and Burnside precincts

Walkability Very Walkable

Most daily errands can be done on foot with local shops, cafes, and services accessible from residential streets

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    The Avenue Shopping CentreCnr Payneham Road & Nelson Street St Peters 5069 SA

🎓 Schools

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,219
Census 2021
3,231
▲ 0.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$43,732
Personal Income 2021
$57,044
▲ 30.4% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$57,044 / yr
$1097/wk
Household
$117,832 / yr
$2266/wk
Family
$169,208 / yr
$3254/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,260
Born Overseas 897

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 140
  • 2. India 92
  • 3. China 89
  • 4. Malaysia 53
  • 5. Italy 51
  • 6. Greece 50
  • 7. Vietnam 37
  • 8. New Zealand 29
  • 9. Pakistan 22
  • 10. Scotland 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,072
Australian 864
Italian 392
Scottish 300
Irish 273
Chinese 263
German 212
Greek 167
Indian 102
Vietnamese 54

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,429
Both parents born in Australia
1,280
Both parents born overseas
446
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
46.2%
No Religion
42.3%
Hinduism
2.4%
Islam
2.2%
Buddhism
2.1%
Sikhism
0.7%
Judaism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
107 (3.3%)
5-14 years
407 (12.6%)
15-19 years
201 (6.2%)
20-24 years
212 (6.6%)
25-34 years
356 (11.0%)
35-44 years
367 (11.4%)
45-54 years
444 (13.7%)
55-64 years
501 (15.5%)
65-74 years
366 (11.3%)
75-84 years
178 (5.5%)
85+ years
79 (2.4%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is St Peters known for? +

St Peters is known for its elegant heritage homes, established tree-lined streets, and proximity to Adelaide's inner-east lifestyle precincts including The Parade at Norwood. The suburb has a reputation as one of Adelaide's most desirable and well-established residential addresses.

How far is St Peters from Adelaide CBD? +

St Peters is approximately 4 kilometres east of the Adelaide CBD, making it around a 10 to 20 minute drive in peak hour, or a 20 to 30 minute trip by Adelaide Metro bus.

Does St Peters have public transport? +

St Peters is well-served by Adelaide Metro bus routes along Payneham Road and Portrush Road, with frequent connections to the Adelaide CBD. There is no rail station in the suburb itself, with the nearest being Adelaide Parklands Terminal approximately 4 kilometres to the west.

What is the population of St Peters? +

According to the 2021 Census, St Peters has a population of 3,231 residents with a median age of 43, reflecting its appeal to established families and professional couples who value the suburb's heritage character and inner-city convenience.

Is St Peters a good place to live? +

St Peters is highly regarded as a liveable inner-city suburb, offering heritage homes, quality schools, good bus connections to the CBD, and proximity to Adelaide's best dining and lifestyle precincts. It suits professionals and families seeking an established, character-filled neighbourhood close to the city.

What is the postcode for St Peters? +

The postcode for St Peters (SA) is 5069.

What is the average income in St Peters? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in St Peters is about $1,097 per week (around $57,000 per year). The median household income is $2,266 per week and the median family income is $3,254 per week.

What is the median house price in St Peters? +

As of March quarter 2026, the median house price is $2,400,000. Figures are based on Office of the Valuer-General SA — Metropolitan Median House Sales.

What is the age profile of St Peters? +

The median age in St Peters is 43. The largest age group is 55–64 (501 residents, around 16%). Around 22% of residents are under 20 and about 19% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

How much is rent in St Peters? +

In St Peters, the median weekly rent is $310, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,700 (2021 Census).