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Peregian Springs

QLD 4573 • Rest of QLD

9,532
Population (2021)
$42,276
Median Income
5.41 km²
Area
$530/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyCoastalGrowth SuburbMaster-PlannedSunshine Coast

About Peregian Springs

Peregian Springs is a modern master-planned suburb on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, located approximately 122 km north of Brisbane within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. With a population of 9,532 (2021 census) and a median age of 39, it is a rapidly growing residential community spread across 5.7 km². The suburb sits inland from Peregian Beach and Coolum Beach, offering a blend of coastal proximity and suburban convenience.

The suburb features well-maintained parks, walking trails, a local shopping village, and the Peregian Springs State School. It is popular with young families and professionals drawn to the Sunshine Coast lifestyle, with easy access to beaches, golf courses, and the Noosa hinterland. Residents enjoy a relaxed coastal atmosphere with modern amenities, cafés, and community facilities.

Peregian Springs falls under postcode 4573 and is governed by Sunshine Coast Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ninderry electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4573
Urban Area
Maroochy
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fairfax
State Electorate
Ninderry
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.49°, 153.07°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.41 km²
Elevation
13m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • 627 — Noosa Heads via Peregian Beach 25 min
  • 620 — Sunshine Coast University Hospital 35 min
  • 631 — Noosa Junction 20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
122 km
By Train
N/A (no direct train)
By Bus
N/A
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 25 min

🛣️ Nearest train station is Nambour (~30 min drive). Most commuting is to Maroochydore or Noosa.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local amenities walkable within the village centre, but a car is needed for most errands and commuting.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    Cnr Havana Road & Peregian Drive Peregian Springs 4573 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$530
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,100
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
39 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
0.6%

10 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
7,065
Census 2021
9,532
▲ 34.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,932
Income 2021
$42,276
▲ 17.7% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 6,600
Born Overseas 2,539

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 855
  • 2. New Zealand 386
  • 3. South Africa 227
  • 4. Scotland 107
  • 5. United States 83
  • 6. Canada 64
  • 7. Brazil 61
  • 8. Germany 49
  • 9. India 40
  • 10. Netherlands 39

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 4,359
Australian 3,316
Scottish 1,162
Irish 1,127
German 521
Italian 295
Australian Aboriginal 181
South African 167
Dutch 165
New Zealander 142

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,753
Both parents born in Australia
2,983
Both parents born overseas
1,387
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
51.1%
Christianity
40.3%
Buddhism
1.0%
Hinduism
0.5%
Judaism
0.3%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
598 (6.3%)
5-14 years
1,739 (18.2%)
15-19 years
651 (6.8%)
20-24 years
363 (3.8%)
25-34 years
792 (8.3%)
35-44 years
1,536 (16.1%)
45-54 years
1,356 (14.2%)
55-64 years
852 (8.9%)
65-74 years
946 (9.9%)
75-84 years
517 (5.4%)
85+ years
184 (1.9%)

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