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Peregian Beach QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Peregian Beach, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Peregian Beach QLD is 4,972 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Peregian Beach is $881 per week ($45,812 per year). Median rent in Peregian Beach is $500 per week ($2,167 per month). Peregian Beach has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Peregian Beach has a population density of 301.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Peregian Beach is England. The most common religion is No Religion (54% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peregian Beach is $2,167.

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Peregian Beach Population

residents (Census 2021)

Peregian Beach Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$881/wk

$45,812 per year

#2365 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$500/wk

$2,167 per month

#576 of 14,663

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Median Age

42years

4 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.8 per bedroom

Peregian Beach Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.2% (2,445) Female 50.8% (2,527)

Population Density

301.2

people per km²

4,972 people · 16.5 km²

Households

2.6

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,226

Family income/wk

Peregian Beach 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 & Locality (SAL)

Peregian Beach Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.0% 626 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

52.0% 678 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Peregian Beach Country of Birth

Australia

87.4%

England

9.4%

Germany

1.0%

Brazil

0.7%

Canada

0.5%

Fiji

0.2%

Greece

0.2%

Indonesia

0.2%

France

0.1%

India

0.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Peregian Beach Religion

No Religion

54.2%

Catholic

16.9%

Anglican

11.7%

Not stated

7.5%

Christian (other)

3.6%

Uniting Church

2.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.0%

Buddhism

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Peregian Beach Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

74.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.2%

Year 9 or equivalent

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Peregian Beach Languages Spoken at Home

Other

28.6%

Portuguese

13.5%

Italian

13.5%

Spanish

11.3%

German

11.3%

French

9.8%

Mandarin

6.0%

Arabic

3.0%

IAL Punjabi

3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Peregian Beach Employment

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Employed full-time

34.9% 1,221 people

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Employed part-time

28.4% 992 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 103 people

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Not in labour force

33.8% 1,181 people

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

Peregian Beach Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

34.7%

Certificate III/IV

29.1%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

19.0%

Postgraduate Degree

10.1%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.5%

Certificate I/II

1.6%

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

Peregian Beach Occupation

Professionals

34.8%

Managers

19.6%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.4%

Sales Workers

7.1%

Labourers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

1.4%

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

Peregian Beach Field of Study

Management & Commerce

21.7%

Health

14.9%

Society & Culture

12.7%

Engineering

10.8%

Education

10.3%

Architecture & Building

10.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.4%

Creative Arts

5.0%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.5%

Agriculture & Environment

3.1%

Information Technology

1.4%

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

Peregian Beach Dwelling Types

Separate house

85.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

12.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Peregian Beach Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.3%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

0.9%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

3.1%

$650-$799/wk

5.6%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

12.5%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

7.2%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.9%

$4,000+/wk

15.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Peregian Beach Marital Status

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Married

53.1% 2,094

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Separated

2.9% 116

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Divorced

9.7% 381

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Widowed

3.3% 129

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Never married

31.0% 1,224

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Peregian Beach Ancestry

English

34.6%

Australian

23.9%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

10.1%

Other

6.8%

German

5.5%

Italian

2.9%

Dutch

1.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.1%

French

1.0%

South African

0.9%

New Zealander

0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Peregian Beach School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

24.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

18.2%

Secondary — Government

14.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

13.3%

Pre-school

9.3%

Vocational Education

8.8%

Primary — Catholic

6.1%

Secondary — Catholic

5.0%

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

Peregian Beach Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.3% 316

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No need for assistance

96.7% 9,167

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

Peregian Beach Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 646

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 3,118

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Peregian Beach Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

6.5%

$300-$449/mo

2.1%

$450-$599/mo

1.2%

$600-$799/mo

4.0%

$800-$999/mo

2.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

9.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

27.2%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Peregian Beach How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

74.8%

Did not go to work

14.9%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Walked only

2.7%

Truck

1.1%

Bus

0.8%

Bicycle

0.7%

Other

0.6%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.4%

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

Peregian Beach Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.5%

1 vehicle

32.1%

2 vehicles

45.0%

3 vehicles

14.1%

4+ vehicles

7.3%

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

Peregian Beach Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

1.9%

2 bedrooms

18.3%

3 bedrooms

35.6%

4 bedrooms

34.4%

5 bedrooms

8.8%

6+ bedrooms

1.0%

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

Peregian Beach Population Mobility

19.3%

moved in the last year

52.7%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

65.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Peregian Beach Indigenous Population

1.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

148

Indigenous residents

9,388

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Peregian Beach Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

371

Arthritis

147

Asthma

142

Heart disease

Cancer

Diabetes

Lung condition

Kidney disease

Stroke

Dementia

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

Peregian Beach Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.9%

$150-$299/wk

6.2%

$300-$399/wk

3.0%

$400-$499/wk

2.9%

$500-$649/wk

4.1%

$650-$799/wk

9.9%

$800-$999/wk

9.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Peregian Beach Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

48.3%

Couple — no children

28.6%

Couple — no children under 15

12.6%

One parent — children under 15

5.7%

One parent — no children under 15

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Peregian Beach Military Service

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Current ADF — Regular

0.2% 6

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Previously served

2.6% 98

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Never served

97.2% 3,663

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Peregian Beach Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

11.8% 444

—

Did not provide

88.2% 3,306

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Peregian Beach Children Ever Born

No children

32.4%

1 child

13.9%

2 children

33.7%

3 children

15.2%

4 children

4.3%

5+ children

0.5%

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

Peregian Beach When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

118

1981–1990

142

1991–2000

138

2001–2010

301

2011–2015

113

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Peregian Beach Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.1%

5–14 hours

34.9%

15–29 hours

16.1%

30+ hours

9.8%

Did not do domestic work

18.1%

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

Peregian Beach Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

36.7%

3 persons

16.0%

4 persons

17.7%

5 persons

6.6%

6+ persons

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Peregian Beach Where Residents Moved From

Same address

3,800

Moved from QLD

450

Moved — same area (SA2)

175

Moved from VIC

117

Moved from overseas

Moved from NSW

Moved from NT

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

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

Peregian Beach Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

87.2%

Step family — no other children

8.9%

Blended family — no other children

3.0%

Intact family — other children present

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Peregian Beach Schools

schools nearby

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

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Peregian Beach Rent Prices & Affordability

26%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,896/wk

Median Rent $500/wk

Rent-to-Income 26.4%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Peregian Beach

Your weekly income

≈ $8,216/month

Median rent $500/wk

Left after rent $1,396/wk

Rent share 26.4%

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Peregian Beach vs State & National Average

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Pop: 2,488 Income: $972/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Pop: 2,490 Income: $809/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 2,499 Income: $517/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 2,503 Income: $853/wk Rent: $540/wk

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Pop: 2,504 Income: $784/wk Rent: $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peregian Beach

What is the population of Peregian Beach QLD?

The population of Peregian Beach QLD is 4,972 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 301.2 people per km².Peregian Beach is ranked #1,575 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Peregian Beach?

The median personal income in Peregian Beach QLD is $881 per week, or $45,812 per year.The median household income is $1,896 per week.Family income is $2,226 per week.Peregian Beach is ranked #2,365 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Peregian Beach?

Median rent in Peregian Beach QLD is $500 per week ($2,167 per month).Rent represents 26.4% of household income, which is considered moderate.Peregian Beach ranks #576 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Peregian Beach?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Peregian Beach QLD is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Peregian Beach?

The median age in Peregian Beach QLD is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Peregian Beach a good suburb to live in?

Peregian Beach is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,972.The median income is $881/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.4% 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: 32298. All dollar figures in AUD.