Peterborough - Mount Remarkable, SA 5538
Room to breathe, on South Australia's regional rental market.
- Regional lifestyle
- $165/wk Median
- 14.8% Renters
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.3k
- Median age
- 55
- Median weekly rent
- $165
- To the CBD
- 258km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 3
ABS 2021 Census
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Community
A strong, settled community feel — long-term residents, an active neighbourhood association and a genuine sense of people looking out for each other.
Heritage
A number of well-preserved period homes and public buildings anchor the area's identity.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is a regional South Australia community of 5,341 residents, with 14.8% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $165 — noticeably kinder to the budget than South Australia's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Peterborough - Mount Remarkable
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable Memorial Park
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable Railway Precinct
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Peterborough - Mount Remarkable
Real questions renters ask before moving to Peterborough - Mount Remarkable.
How far is Peterborough - Mount Remarkable from South Australia's capital?
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable is approximately 258km from South Australia's capital city. Most renters commute by a mix of car and public transport, with peak-hour travel times running 268-283 minutes.
Is Peterborough - Mount Remarkable family-friendly for renters?
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has around 3 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $165/wk median, it's more affordable than the city average compared to the rest of Regional SA.
Is Peterborough - Mount Remarkable a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Peterborough - Mount Remarkable has a 14.8% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
Is Peterborough - Mount Remarkable walkable?
Peterborough - Mount Remarkable carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
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