St Peters

SA 5069 • Greater Adelaide

3,231
Population (2021)
$57,044
Median Income
1.50 km²
Area
43m
Elevation

About St Peters

St Peters is a welcoming, community-oriented suburb in South Australia, located within the Norwood Payneham St Peters (City) area. With a population of 3,231 and a median income of $57,044, the suburb attracts a diverse mix of families, young professionals, and long-term residents. Covering 1.50 km² at an elevation of 43m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Greater Adelaide.

As part of Greater Adelaide, the suburb offers excellent value and a relaxed South Australian lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to local amenities, wine regions, and beautiful beaches within easy reach. St Peters combines affordability with quality of life.

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.

📍 Location

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

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

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

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,700
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
43 years

👥 Demographics

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

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Income Comparison

📊 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
  • 11. Sri Lanka 18
  • 12. United States 17
  • 13. Germany 14
  • 14. South Africa 13
  • 15. Hong Kong 11

🧬 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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