Peregian Springs, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Peregian Springs QLD is 9,532 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peregian Springs is $813 per week ($42,276 per year). Median rent in Peregian Springs is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Peregian Springs has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. Peregian Springs has a population density of 1,761 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Peregian Springs is England. The most common religion is No religion (50.6% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Portuguese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peregian Springs is $2,100.

Population
9,532
Census 2021
Median income
$813/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$530/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
39years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Peregian Springs vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Peregian Springs is $813 a week, 9% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 548th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $530 a week, $210 more than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 28.9% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 39, 3 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasurePeregian SpringsTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$813/wk$747/wk +9%$766/wk
Household income$1,836/wk$1,593/wk +15%$1,637/wk
Rent$530/wk$320/wk +66%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,100/mo$1,625/mo +29%$1,733/mo
Median age3942 −3 yrs42
Rent share of household income28.9%20.4% +8.4 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Peregian Springs, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Peregian Springs Population

9,532 residents at the 2021 Census.

Peregian Springs Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$813/wk
$42,276 per year
Ranked 3,378 of 14,663
Median Rent
$530/wk
$2,297 per month
Ranked 461 of 14,663
Median Age
39years
1 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,100/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Peregian Springs Rent Prices & Affordability

29% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,836/wk
Median rent $530/wk
Rent to income 28.9%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Peregian Springs against your income

About $7,956 a month
Median rent $530/wk
Left after rent $1,306/wk
Rent share 28.9%

Peregian Springs Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1078
avg ICSEA score
4,385
total students
St Andrew's Anglican College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,459 students
1143
ICSEA
Peregian Beach College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 347 students
1069
ICSEA
Peregian Springs State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 1,028 students
1059
ICSEA
Coolum State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,551 students
1040
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Peregian Springs Map

Peregian Springs, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Peregian Springs, Queensland: 26.4946°S, 153.0704°E

Peregian Springs Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Peregian Springs

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.6% (4,534) Female 52.4% (4,993)

Population Density

1,761
people per km²
9,532 people · 5.4 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,026
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
9.0%
New Zealand
4.0%
South Africa
2.4%
Scotland
1.1%
United States of America
0.9%
Canada
0.7%
Brazil
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Portuguese
1.0%
German
0.7%
Spanish
0.6%
Italian
0.5%
Afrikaans
0.5%
French
0.5%
Korean
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
45.7%
Australian
34.8%
Scottish
12.2%
Irish
11.8%
German
5.5%
Italian
3.1%
Australian Aboriginal
1.9%
South African
1.8%
Dutch
1.7%
New Zealander
1.5%
Welsh
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
50.6%
Catholic
16.1%
Anglican
13.1%
Not stated
6.0%
Christian (other)
2.6%
Uniting Church
2.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
1.5%
Pentecostal
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

1.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
53.6% 3,856
Separated
3.9% 277
Divorced
8.8% 636
Widowed
4.6% 334
Never married
29.0% 2,089

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
49.6%
Couple: no children
24.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.1%
One parent: children under 15
10.8%
One parent: no children under 15
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
15.7%
2 persons
35.3%
3 persons
16.5%
4 persons
22.2%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Peregian Springs

Housing Tenure

Of the 3,260 occupied private dwellings in Peregian Springs at the 2021 Census, 37.5% were rented, 27.3% owned outright and 31.6% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.8% 91 dwellings
Owned outright
27.3% 891 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
31.6% 1,031 dwellings
Rented
37.5% 1,221 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.1% 35 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
79.4%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
10.6%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.3%
2 bedrooms
7.8%
3 bedrooms
33.0%
4 bedrooms
49.4%
5 bedrooms
5.2%
6+ bedrooms
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
3.3%
$300-$449/mo
1.3%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
2.6%
$800-$999/mo
4.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
10.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
14.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
28.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.4%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
11.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.9%
1 vehicle
35.0%
2 vehicles
47.4%
3 vehicles
11.0%
4+ vehicles
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Peregian Springs

Employment

Employed full-time
34.9% 2,235 people
Employed part-time
25.9% 1,657 people
Unemployed
2.8% 178 people
Not in labour force
36.5% 2,338 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
29.5%
Managers
15.2%
Technicians & Trade Workers
14.7%
Community & Personal Service
13.7%
Clerical & Administrative
11.6%
Sales Workers
7.2%
Labourers
5.2%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
2.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.5%
$1-$149/wk
0.6%
$150-$299/wk
0.8%
$300-$399/wk
1.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
3.9%
$650-$799/wk
6.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.6%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.7%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
10.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
8.3%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.8%
$4,000+/wk
10.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
9.6%
$1-$149/wk
7.0%
$150-$299/wk
5.8%
$300-$399/wk
3.6%
$400-$499/wk
2.4%
$500-$649/wk
3.3%
$650-$799/wk
9.6%
$800-$999/wk
11.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.9%
$3,500+/wk
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
75.9%
Did not go to work
14.8%
Car (passenger)
5.0%
Walked only
1.2%
Other
1.0%
Bicycle
0.6%
Bus
0.6%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.4%
Truck
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
69.5%
Year 10 or equivalent
19.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
8.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
32.8%
Bachelor Degree
29.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
23.4%
Postgraduate Degree
8.4%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
23.6%
Health
14.1%
Society & Culture
12.7%
Engineering
12.1%
Education
10.2%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.0%
Architecture & Building
8.0%
Creative Arts
4.0%
Information Technology
2.3%
Agriculture & Environment
2.2%
Natural & Physical Sciences
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.0%
Secondary: Government
21.6%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
11.7%
Pre-school
9.7%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
8.8%
Vocational Education
7.8%
Secondary: Catholic
3.4%
Primary: Catholic
2.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
90.4%
Has need for assistance
5.0%
Need for assistance not stated
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
809
Asthma
295
Arthritis
280
Heart disease
215
Diabetes
159
Lung condition
133
Cancer
126
Stroke
90
Kidney disease
55
Dementia
33

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.9% 681
Did not provide
90.1% 6,174

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.1% 970
Not a volunteer
85.9% 5,916

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.1% 8
Previously served
3.1% 211
Never served
96.8% 6,657

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
28.2%
1 child
13.8%
2 children
35.4%
3 children
17.0%
4 children
4.7%
5+ children
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
23
1951: 1960
98
1961: 1970
160
1971: 1980
185
1981: 1990
231
1991: 2000
200
2001: 2010
707
2011: 2015
489
2016
86
2017
103
2018
83
2019
98
2020
27
2021
21

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

22.1%
moved in the last year
67.6%
moved in the last 5 years
4.0%
unemployment rate (Census)
63.2%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
7,046
Moved from QLD
874
Moved: same area (SA2)
530
Moved from VIC
234
Moved from NSW
193
Moved from overseas
92
Moved from WA
21
Moved from ACT
16
Moved from SA
8
Moved from TAS
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
20.3%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
15.9%
30+ hours
9.7%
Did not do domestic work
22.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
84.4%
Step family: no other children
10.9%
Blended family: no other children
4.2%
Other couple: children only
0.4%
Intact family: other children present
0.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Income: $974/wk Rent: $200/wk $330/wk less rent
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Income: $742/wk Rent: $220/wk $310/wk less rent
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Telina
Income: $825/wk Rent: $255/wk $275/wk less rent
Currajong
Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk $260/wk less rent

Suburbs near Peregian Springs

The closest suburb to Peregian Springs is Peregian Beach, 2.3 km away.

Peregian Beach
2.3 km away · income $881/wk · rent $500/wk
Coolum Beach
4.2 km away · income $769/wk · rent $450/wk
Yaroomba
6.9 km away · income $906/wk · rent $500/wk
Doonan
6.9 km away · income $796/wk · rent $470/wk
Mount Coolum
7.7 km away · income $808/wk · rent $450/wk
Noosaville
7.9 km away · income $749/wk · rent $490/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peregian Springs

What is the population of Peregian Springs QLD?

The population of Peregian Springs QLD is 9,532 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,761 people per km². Peregian Springs is ranked #698 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Peregian Springs?

The median personal income in Peregian Springs QLD is $813 per week, or $42,276 per year. The median household income is $1,836 per week. Family income is $2,026 per week. Peregian Springs is ranked #3,378 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Peregian Springs?

Median rent in Peregian Springs QLD is $530 per week ($2,297 per month). Rent represents 28.9% of household income, which is considered moderate. Peregian Springs ranks #461 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Peregian Springs?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peregian Springs QLD is $2,100. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peregian Springs?

The median age in Peregian Springs QLD is 39 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peregian Springs a good suburb to live in?

Peregian Springs is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 9,532. The median income is $813/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32299. All dollar figures in AUD.