Peterborough flood & bushfire risk
Of Peterborough’s 595 mapped properties, 16% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Peterborough’s flood exposure is above the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is above the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in Peterborough
Flood and bushfire areas across Peterborough. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Peterborough
Peterborough sits in the Moyne council area, which recorded 519 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 519 total. Figures are for the whole Moyne council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in Peterborough
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in Peterborough
Peterborough is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: FARMING ZONE
Rural — farming and agricultural land; housing is limited.
Zone: RURAL CONSERVATION ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
School catchments in Peterborough
Peterborough can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in Peterborough
At the 2021 Census, 8.1% of Peterborough’s 322 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near Peterborough
Moyne council approved 58 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Moyne council area (not just Peterborough). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
- 71 Halladale Street, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 24 Schomberg Road, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 123 Cummings Road, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 5 Childers Street, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 180 Jarvis Road, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 8 Newfield Street, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 200 Crofts Road, Peterborough VIC 3270
- 196 Gordons Road, Peterborough VIC 3270
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.