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

Based on AreaSearch's analysis, Peregian Springs's population is around 11,878 as of Feb 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,184 people (11.1%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,694 people. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,859 from the ABS as of June 2024 and an additional 115 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population level equates to a density ratio of 1,960 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Peregian Springs's 11.1% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (5.9%) and the Rest of Qld, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by interstate migration, which contributed approximately 53.1% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers, including overseas migration and natural growth, were positive factors.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and for years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections, released in 2023 and based on 2021 data, are adopted. It should be noted that these state projections do not provide age category splits; hence, where utilised, AreaSearch is applying proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (released in 2023, based on 2022 data) for each age cohort. Anticipating future population dynamics, an above-median population growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas is projected, with the area expected to increase by 2,283 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 19.1% in total 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 around 41 residential properties granted approval annually, totalling 206 homes over the past 5 financial years. So far in FY-26, 4 approvals have been recorded. Given an average of 9.1 new residents per year arriving per dwelling constructed over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand significantly exceeds new supply, which usually results in price growth and increased buyer competition, while new dwellings are developed at an average value of $413,000. There have also been $7.6 million in commercial approvals this financial year, indicating limited commercial development focus.

Compared to the rest of Qld, Peregian Springs records about three-quarters of the building activity per person while placing in the 50th percentile of areas assessed nationally. New development consists of 60.0% standalone homes and 40.0% townhouses or apartments, featuring an increasing blend of attached housing types offering choices across price ranges, from spacious family homes to more accessible compact options. This marks a significant departure from existing housing patterns (currently 80.0% houses), suggesting diminishing developable land availability and responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs. With around 915 people per dwelling approval, Peregian Springs reflects a highly mature market.

Population forecasts indicate Peregian Springs will gain 2,264 residents through to 2041 (from the latest 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

Nothing can influence an area's performance as much as changes to local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. In total 10 projects have been identified by AreaSearch that are likely to have an impact on the area. Key projects include the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways, Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway, and Peregian Springs Master Planned Community, with the list below detailing those likely to be of most relevance.

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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 just 1.7%. As of December 2025, 5,995 residents are in work, while the unemployment rate is 2.3% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%, and workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional Qld's 65.4%. Based on Census responses, a moderate 22.1% of residents were found to work from home, though Covid-19 lockdown impacts should be considered.

The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. The area 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 Peregian Springs's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld. The predominantly residential area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of the Census working population versus the resident population.

Based on AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data, during the year to December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.1% and employment decreased by 3.1%, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. By comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7%, labour force growth of 1.0%, and unemployment rising 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 can offer further insight into potential future demand within Peregian Springs. These projections, covering five and ten-year periods, have been mapped against the local employment profile to estimate growth patterns. While national employment is forecast to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, growth rates differ significantly between industry sectors. Applying these industry-specific projections to Peregian Springs's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years (please note this is a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes and does not take into account localised population projections).

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 FY-23 reveals that income in the Peregian Springs SA2 is higher than average nationally, with the median assessed at $53,029 while the average income stands at $74,034. This contrasts with Regional Qld's figures of a median income of $53,146 and an average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% since FY-23, current estimates would be approximately $58,284 (median) and $81,371 (average) as of September 2025. From the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Peregian Springs cluster around the 55th percentile nationally. The data shows the predominant cohort spans 36.2% of locals (4,299 people) in the $1,500 - 2,999 category, aligning with the broader area where this cohort likewise represents 31.7%. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, though strong earnings still place disposable income at the 52nd percentile and 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

Dwelling structure within Peregian Springs, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), in comparison to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Meanwhile, the level of home ownership within Peregian Springs lagged that of Regional Qld, at 27.5%, with the remainder of dwellings either mortgaged (34.9%) or rented (37.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was well above the Regional Qld average at $2,147, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $530, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345. Nationally, Peregian Springs's mortgage repayments are significantly higher than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are 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 dominate at 82.3% of all households, comprising 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% of the total. The median household size of 2.8 people is larger than the Regional 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 stands out regionally, with university qualification rates (27.0% of residents aged 15+) exceeding the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%, reflecting the community's emphasis on higher education. Bachelor degrees lead at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.2%) and graduate diplomas (2.8%). Trade and technical skills feature prominently, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including advanced diplomas (14.9%) and certificates (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 very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Public transport analysis reveals 22 active transport stops operating within Peregian Springs, comprising a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 1 individual route, collectively providing 101 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as good, with residents typically located 388 meters from the nearest transport stop. As a primarily residential area, most residents commute outward; the car remains the dominant mode at 95%. Vehicle ownership averages 1.5 per dwelling. Some 22.1% of residents work from home (2021 Census; 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

Health outcomes data demonstrates outstanding results across Peregian Springs, based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Younger cohorts in particular see very low prevalence of common health conditions, and the rate of private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~6,663 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Qld.

The most common medical conditions in the area are mental health issues and arthritis, impacting 8.0% and 7.1% of residents, respectively, while 72.5% declared themselves as completely clear of medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age residents are notably healthy with low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 15.7% of residents aged 65 and over (1,868 people), which is lower than the 20.4% in Regional Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are above average, though ranking lower nationally than 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 was found to be above average in terms of cultural diversity, with 8.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.1% born overseas. The main religion in Peregian Springs is Christianity, which makes up 43.3% of the population. However, the most apparent overrepresentation is in Judaism, which comprises 0.3% of the population, compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld.

In terms of ancestry (country of birth of parents), the top three represented groups in Peregian Springs are English, comprising 32.8% of the population, Australian, comprising 25.3% of the population, and Irish, comprising 8.5% of the population. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: South Australian is notably overrepresented at 1.3% of Peregian Springs (vs 0.5% regionally), Welsh at 0.9% (vs 0.5%) and New Zealand at 1.1% (vs 0.9%).

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

The 38-year median age in Peregian Springs is marginally below Regional Qld's average of 41 while in line with Australia's 38 years. The 5 - 14 age group shows strong representation at 16.5% compared to Regional Qld, whereas the 25 - 34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.2%. Post-2021 Census data shows the 15 to 24 age group has grown from 10.2% to 13.0% of the population, while the 45 to 54 cohort increased from 13.8% to 15.0%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort has declined from 18.2% to 16.5% and the 65 to 74 group dropped from 9.5% to 8.0%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate substantial demographic changes for Peregian Springs. Leading the demographic shift, the 45 to 54 group will 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).