Exeter vs Peterhead
The verdict
Peterhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $883K in Exeter. Exeter rates higher for education (60 vs 48). Exeter has a shorter estimated CBD commute (36 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Exeter rates higher (84 vs 63/100 in Peterhead).
Scores
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 70 |
| Transport | 86 | 79 |
| Education | 60 | 48 |
| Liveability | 82 | 80 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,066 | 1,201 |
| Median age | 48 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,397 | $1,346 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 40.7% | 25.6% |
| Born in Australia | 76.2% | 80.8% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.1 |
Growth: Exeter Moderate Growth · Peterhead Moderate Growth
Property
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $883K | $866K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | -5.0% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $630 | $600 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.9% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 84 | 63 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 188 | 333 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 94 | 83 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,852 | 15,321 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Exeter · Peterhead
Transport
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 86 | 79 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 5 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 36 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 430 m | 770 m |
Liveability
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 3 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 1 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 550 m | 640 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 14.2 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 3.6 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.4 km | 6.6 km |
Population & growth
| Exeter | Peterhead | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,066 | 1,201 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,124 | 1,266 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,255 | 1,414 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.33% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Exeter or Peterhead?
Exeter has the higher residential safety score (Exeter 84/100 vs Peterhead 63/100).
Which is more affordable, Exeter or Peterhead?
Peterhead is more affordable, with a median house price of $866K versus $883K.
Which has better public transport, Exeter or Peterhead?
Exeter has the higher transport score (Exeter 86/100 vs Peterhead 79/100).
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