Peterborough, Australia

South Australia · Australia

Peterborough is a small town in South Australia, Australia with a population of 1,490. Elevation: 1,762 ft (537 m). Average temperature: 60°F (15°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

1,490 Population 2/sq mi density
1,762 ft Elevation 537 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
13.5 in Annual Rain
Australia / Adelaide Timezone

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About Peterborough

Peterborough

Peterborough is a town in the mid north of South Australia, in wheat country, just off the Barrier Highway. It was originally named Petersburg after the landowner, Peter Doecke, who sold land to create the town. It was one of 69 places in South Australia renamed in 1917 due to anti-German sentiments during World War I.

People

Population1,490
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (15°C)
Rain13.5 in/yr
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Population1,490
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Coordinates-32.9721°, 138.8407°
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceSouth Australia
Average Temperature60°F (15°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)
Annual Precipitation13.5 inches (342 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peterborough

Peterborough is a small town in Australia (South Australia) with a population of 1,490. The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet (537 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 60°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 47°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.5 inches. The timezone is Australia/Adelaide.

Climate in Peterborough

Peterborough has an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F). The hottest month is Jan (22.5°C), the coldest is Jul (7.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 353 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 13.8° / 31.2° 30.5
Feb 22.5°C / 73°F 14.1° / 30.9° 24.3
Mar 19°C / 66°F 10.5° / 27.5° 13.7
Apr 15.3°C / 60°F 7.4° / 23.2° 24.1
May 11.2°C / 52°F 4.6° / 17.8° 27.2
Jun 8.6°C / 47°F 3.1° / 14° 35.0
Jul 7.9°C / 46°F 2.4° / 13.4° 34.2
Aug 8.6°C / 47°F 2.3° / 15° 35.3
Sep 11.5°C / 53°F 4.2° / 18.8° 37.1
Oct 14°C / 57°F 6° / 22.1° 31.9
Nov 18.4°C / 65°F 9.8° / 26.9° 29.8
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 11.9° / 28.5° 29.6
Peterborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 47°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 13.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,762 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 47°F Jul (8°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above Australia avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average47°F (8°C)

Geography

Elevation1,762 ft (537 m)
Area860.8 sq mi (2,229.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates32.9721°S, 138.8407°E
TimezoneAustralia/Adelaide

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.5"
65% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 1.46"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Feb 8, 2025.

Mar 22, 2023 60 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.9 61 km
Jan 11, 2025 74 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.9 104 km
May 3, 1997 32 km WNW of Burra, Australia M4.8 65 km
Mar 5, 1997 5 km ESE of Burra, Australia M4.8 80 km
Apr 29, 2014 68 km ENE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2011 73 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.6 76 km
Jan 26, 2009 25 km NE of Peterborough, Australia M4.6 26 km
Oct 10, 2010 105 km E of Peterborough, Australia M4.5 105 km
May 14, 2020 15 km WSW of Burra, Australia M4.4 81 km
Feb 8, 2025 83 km NE of Quorn, Australia M4.3 122 km
Apr 17, 2024 8 km ENE of Jamestown, Australia M4.3 28 km
Nov 13, 1995 30 km E of Quorn, Australia M4.2 85 km
Aug 18, 1999 24 km W of Peterborough, Australia M4.2 25 km
Jul 30, 2010 21 km NNE of Quorn, Australia M4.2 110 km
Aug 17, 1991 21 km NE of Kapunda, Australia M4.1 138 km
Sep 4, 2011 16 km SW of Peterborough, Australia M4.1 17 km
Jun 14, 2001 56 km N of Quorn, Australia M4.1 143 km
Apr 24, 2017 29 km ENE of Quorn, Australia M4.0 88 km
Mar 5, 1997 40 km NNE of Burra, Australia M4.0 49 km
Jan 22, 1999 36 km SSE of Burra, Australia M3.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 60°F (16°C) 0.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 1.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.2 in
July 47°F (8°C) 1.4 in Coldest
August 49°F (9°C) 1.4 in
September 54°F (12°C) 1.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 1.5 in Wettest
November 65°F (18°C) 1.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in

Peterborough has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 47°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (1.5") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Peterborough

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Peterborough High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Peterborough

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Peterborough

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Jamestown Local History Centre-National Trust
Jamestown Railway Station Museum-National Trust
Peterborough Motorcycle & Antique Museum
Town Carriage Museum

Hotels in Peterborough

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Junction Hotel
Peterborough Hotel
Railway Hotel/Motel

Cafes in Peterborough

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

229 On Main Cafe
Crossroads Coffee House
Iron Horse Cafe

Train Stations in Peterborough

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peterborough

Gas Stations in Peterborough

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol

Golf Courses in Peterborough

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Peterborough Golf Club

Airports Near Peterborough

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Booleroo Centre Airport-Small Airport
Carrieton Airport-Small Airport
Clare Valley Aerodrome-Small Airport
Hubert Wilkins Airstrip-Small Airport
Orroroo Airport-Small Airport
Peterborough Airport-Small Airport
Quorn Airport-Small Airport
WILMINGTON RESIDENTIAL AIRPARK-Small Airport
Yunta Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Peterborough

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Australia Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peterborough

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses
St Peters

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Meteorites
3
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Meteorites Near Peterborough

3 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Peterborough.

Name Year Description
Ethiudna 1977
Crocker's Well 1956
Weekeroo Station 1924

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Adelaide

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peterborough

What is the population of Peterborough?

Peterborough has a population of 1,490 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 860.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peterborough?

Peterborough enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 47°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 13.5 inches.

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