Peregian Springs

Peregian Springs lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Peregian Springs' population was approximately 10,694 as of the 2021 Census. By Feb 2026, it had increased to around 11,878, reflecting a growth of 1,184 people (11.1%) since the Census date. This increase is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,859 in June 2024 and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density was approximately 1,960 persons per square kilometer as of Feb 2026, exceeding the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Peregian Springs' growth rate of 11.1% since the 2021 Census surpassed both the SA3 area (5.9%) and the Rest of Qld, making it a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including overseas migration and natural growth being positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, an above median population growth is projected for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Peregian Springs expected to increase by 2,283 persons to 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total increase of 19.1% over the 17 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Peregian Springs among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Peregian Springs has granted approximately 41 residential property approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 206 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.1 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25. This high demand exceeds supply, leading to price growth and increased buyer competition.

The average construction value for new dwellings is $413,000. In FY-26, commercial approvals totalled $7.6 million, indicating limited commercial development focus. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Peregian Springs records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks in the 50th percentile nationally for assessed areas. New developments consist of 60% standalone homes and 40% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from the current 80% houses pattern.

This change suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With approximately 915 people per dwelling approval, Peregian Springs reflects a mature market. By 2041, the population is forecasted to increase by 2,264 residents (AreaSearch quarterly estimate). At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Peregian Springs has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

AreaSearch has identified ten projects that could significantly impact the local area. Key projects include the expansion of Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, the SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways initiative, the Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway project, and the development of the Peregian Springs Master Planned Community. The following list details those projects most likely to be relevant.

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The labour market strength in Peregian Springs positions it well ahead of most Australian regions

Peregian Springs has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 1.5% as of September 2025. There are 6,067 residents employed, with the unemployment rate being 2.6 percentage points lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%. Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%.

According to Census responses, 22.1% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdowns. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Peregian Springs has a particular employment specialization in professional & technical services, with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level. Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented, with only 0.5% of the workforce compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the difference between working population and resident population counts. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.3%, accompanied by a 2.2% decrease in employment, leading to a fall of 0.2 percentage points in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with unemployment rising by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that while overall employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates vary significantly between sectors. Applying these projections to Peregian Springs' employment mix indicates potential local employment increases of 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch's data for financial year 2023 shows median income in Peregian Springs SA2 was $53,029, higher than the national average of $53,146. Average income stood at $74,034 compared to Rest of Qld's $66,593. By September 2025, estimated median and average incomes would be approximately $58,284 and $81,371 respectively, based on a 9.91% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census reveals household, family, and personal incomes in Peregian Springs cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. Predominant income cohort spans 36.2% of locals (4,299 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, similar to the broader area at 31.7%. Housing costs consume 19.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally. Peregian Springs' SEIFA income ranking places it in the 7th decile.

Peregian Springs is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Peregian Springs' dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 80.5% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Peregian Springs was at 27.5%, with mortgaged dwellings at 34.9% and rented ones at 37.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,147, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent figure stood at $530, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Peregian Springs' mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $2,147 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially above the national figure of $375.

Peregian Springs features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 82.3% of all households, including 39.1% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 13.5% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households comprising 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

Educational achievement in Peregian Springs places it within the top 10% nationally, reflecting strong academic performance and high qualification levels across the community

The area's educational profile is notable regionally, with university qualification rates of 27.0%, exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Vocational credentials are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas at 14.9% and certificates at 25.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.5% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.4% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Peregian Springs has 22 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by one route in total, offering 101 weekly passenger trips combined. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 388 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and most commuters travel outward. Cars remain the dominant mode of transport at 95%. On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling.

According to the 2021 Census, 22.1% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions. Service frequency averages 14 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per individual stop.

Peregian Springs's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with younger cohorts in particular seeing very low prevalence of common health conditions

Peregian Springs shows exceptional health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Notably, younger cohorts have very low prevalence of common health conditions.

Private health cover is high at approximately 56% of the total population (around 6,663 people), compared to 52.5% across the rest of Queensland. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues and arthritis, affecting 8.0% and 7.1% of residents respectively. A significant majority, 72.5%, report being completely free from medical ailments, higher than the 67.6% reported in the rest of Queensland. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has a lower proportion of seniors aged 65 and over at 15.7% (1,868 people), compared to 20.4% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally than those of the broader population.

In terms of cultural diversity, Peregian Springs records figures broadly comparable to the national average, as found in AreaSearch's assessment of a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Peregian Springs' cultural diversity is above average, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.1% born overseas. Christianity is the predominant religion, comprising 43.3%. Judaism is overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to 0.1% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups are English (32.8%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.5%). Notably, South African, Welsh, and New Zealand ethnicities are overrepresented at 1.3%, 0.9%, and 1.1% respectively.

Peregian Springs's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Peregian Springs is 38 years, which is slightly below Rest of Qld's average of 41 but aligns with Australia's median age of 38. The 5-14 age group comprises 16.5%, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage, while the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group grew from 10.2% to 13.0%, and the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 13.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group decreased from 18.2% to 16.5%, and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 9.5% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Peregian Springs. The 45 to 54 age group is projected to grow by 28% (496 people), reaching 2,279 from 1,782. In contrast, the 15 to 24 cohort shows minimal growth of just 3% (53 people).