Peterhead, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Peterhead, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
| Locality | Peterhead |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | City Of Port Adelaide Enfield |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -34.83092 |
| Longitude | 138.49959 |
| Population | 1,097 |
| Density | 1637.3 /km² |
| Area | 0.7 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 5016 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 14 km northwest |
Peterhead is a locality in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area of South Australia, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,097. The locality covers an area of 0.7 km², giving a population density of about 1637.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 14 km northwest of Adelaide. Peterhead is located at 34.8309°S, 138.4996°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5016.
Peterhead rests on the eastern flank of the Port River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the water, its shores a mosaic of weathered timber pilings and the subtle shimmer of sea-glass. It lies 14.0 km north-west of Adelaide, SA (from Adelaide, SA: bearing 319°T), and is situated 11.6 km west-south-west of Parafield Gardens. The air here carries the briny tang of the sea, a constant reminder of the neighbouring waterways, and the low-slung buildings often wear a coat of pale, sun-bleached paint, their roofs reflecting the bright, clear light of South Australia. A quiet industry hums beneath the surface of everyday life, a steady pulse that resonates with the ebb and flow of the tides. The scent of salt and drying fishing nets often mingles with the fainter, sweeter perfume of coastal scrub, a delicate balance that defines the very character of Peterhead.
Historically, Peterhead's fortunes have been intrinsically linked to the bounty of the sea and the vital shipping lanes of the Port River. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this locality, with families having honed their skills and knowledge passed down through the years, a living tradition that continues to shape the town's identity. The harbour, though modest, has always been a focal point, a place where the day's catch is brought ashore and where the sturdy vessels, weathered by countless voyages, bob rhythmically. While the broader economic landscape has diversified, the echoes of its maritime past remain, a subtle but persistent influence on the rhythm and feel of life in Peterhead.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peterhead, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Peterhead, in the City Of Port Adelaide Enfield local government area.
Detailed location data for Peterhead includes the postcode (5016), telephone area code (08), and local government area (City Of Port Adelaide Enfield), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Peterhead is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |