Peregian Springs

Peregian Springs lies within the top 10% of areas nationally in terms of population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of short and medium-term trends

Peregian Springs' population was approximately 11,962 as of November 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,268 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,694. The growth is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,859 in June 2024 and an additional 114 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,973 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Peregian Springs' growth rate of 11.9% since the 2021 census exceeded both the SA3 area (6.5%) and non-metro areas, 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 uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data are adopted, with proportional growth weightings applied for age cohorts. Future population dynamics project an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with the area expected to increase by 2,283 persons to 2041, reflecting an overall increase of 18.2% over the 17 years.

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

Peregian Springs has recorded approximately 41 residential properties granted approval annually over the past five financial years, totalling 206 homes. As of FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Over these five years, an average of 9.1 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed. This indicates significant demand exceeding supply, which typically results in price growth and increased buyer competition.

New dwellings are developed at an average expected construction cost value of $413,000. In FY-26, there have been $7.6 million in commercial approvals, suggesting limited focus on commercial development. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Peregian Springs records about three-quarters the building activity per person and ranks among the 50th percentile nationally for assessed areas. New development consists of 60% standalone homes and 40% townhouses or apartments, marking a shift from existing housing patterns which are currently 80% houses.

This suggests diminishing developable land availability and responds to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. Peregian Springs reflects a highly mature market with around 915 people per dwelling approval. Population forecasts indicate it will gain 2,180 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Peregian Springs has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 40% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified ten projects potentially impacting the region. Notable initiatives include the SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways, Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway, and Peregian Springs Master Planned Community. The following list details those 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. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate is 1.5%.

The area employs 6,067 residents, with an unemployment rate 2.6% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, and workforce participation at 64.1%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Peregian Springs specializes in professional & technical services with an employment share 1.5 times the regional level, but agriculture, forestry & fishing is under-represented at 0.5% compared to Rest of Qld's 4.5%. The predominantly residential area offers limited local employment opportunities.

Between September 2024 and September 2025, Peregian Springs' labour force decreased by 2.3%, with employment down by 2.2%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.2 percentage points. 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. By November 25, Queensland's employment contracted by 0.01%, losing 1,210 jobs, with the state unemployment rate at 4.2%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Peregian Springs' employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.7% in five years and 13.8% in ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2022 shows that income in Peregian Springs SA2 is very high nationally. The median income is $50,100 while the average income stands at $73,089. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's figures where the median income is $50,780 and the average income is $64,844. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.99% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $57,109 (median) and $83,314 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data shows that household, family and personal incomes in Peregian Springs cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The predominant income cohort spans 36.2% of locals (4,330 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, which aligns with the broader area where this cohort represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, placing disposable income at the 52nd percentile nationally. The area's 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'). Non-Metro Qld had 73.5% houses and 26.5% 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, above Non-Metro Qld's average of $2,000. Median weekly rent in Peregian Springs was $530, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $500. Nationally, mortgage repayments were significantly higher at $1,863 and rents 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 constitute 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 comprise the remaining 17.7%, with lone person households at 15.0% and group households making up 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.4.

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% among residents aged 15+, surpassing the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. This reflects the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%).

Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials – advanced diplomas comprise 14.9% and certificates make up 25.4%. Educational participation is notably high, with 33.3% of residents 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 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. There is one route serving these stops, offering a total of 114 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility of transport in Peregian Springs is good, with residents on average being located 388 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 16 trips per day across all routes, which equals about five weekly trips per individual stop.

The level of general health in Peregian Springs is notably higher than the national average with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Peregian Springs shows superior health outcomes for both young and elderly residents.

Common health conditions have a low prevalence, with private health cover at approximately 56% (~6,698 people). Mental health issues affect 8.0%, arthritis impacts 7.1%, while 72.5% report no medical ailments, compared to 68.8% in the rest of Queensland. The area has 15.8% aged 65 and over (1,888 people), lower than the 25.8% statewide average. Senior health outcomes are above average, mirroring the general population's profile.

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' population showed higher than average cultural diversity, with 8.2% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 43.3%. Judaism's representation in Peregian Springs was notably higher at 0.3%, compared to 0.3% regionally.

Top ancestry groups were English (32.8%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.5%). Some ethnic groups showed significant differences: South African (1.3% vs regional 0.8%), Welsh (0.9% vs 0.7%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs 0.9%) were overrepresented in Peregian Springs.

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 constitutes 17.2% of the population, higher than Rest of Qld's percentage and significantly above the national average of 12.2%. Conversely, the 25-34 cohort makes up 8.1%, lower than Rest of Qld's figure. Post-Census data from 2021 shows that the 15 to 24 age group has increased from 10.2% to 12.6%, while the 45 to 54 cohort has risen from 13.8% to 15.1%. However, the 65 to 74 cohort has decreased from 9.5% to 8.2%, and the 5-14 group has dropped from 18.2% to 17.2%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes in Peregian Springs, with the 45 to 54 age group projected to grow by 26% (adding 475 people), reaching a total of 2,279 from its current figure of 1,803. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort is expected to decline by approximately 33 people.