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, as of May 2026, is approximately 11,924, reflecting a growth of 1,230 people since the 2021 Census. This increase represents an 11.5% rise from the previous population count of 10,694. The change was inferred from the estimated resident population of 11,924 as of June 2025 and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 1,967 persons per square kilometer, higher than the average across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Peregian Springs' growth rate exceeded that of its SA3 area (6.1%) and the Rest of Qld region, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 59.2% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including interstate 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 used, 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. Future population dynamics anticipate an above median growth for Australia's non-metropolitan areas, with Peregian Springs expected to increase by 1,954 persons to 2041, reflecting a 16.4% total increase over the 16-year period based on the latest annual ERP population numbers.

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, 5 approvals have been recorded. On average, 9.1 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed each year between FY-21 and FY-25. Commercial approvals this financial year amount to $7.6 million.

Peregian Springs records about three-quarters the building activity per person compared to the rest of Qld, placing it among the 50th percentile nationally in terms of building activity. New development consists of 60% standalone homes and 40% townhouses or apartments. This marks a shift from existing housing patterns, which are currently 80% houses. Peregian Springs has around 915 people per dwelling approval, indicating a highly mature market.

Population forecasts suggest Peregian Springs will gain 1,954 residents by 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth.

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

AreaSearch has identified ten infrastructure projects that could significantly impact a certain region. Notable ones include the expansion of Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, the SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways project, Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway development, and the master planned community in Peregian Springs. The following list provides more details on these relevant projects.

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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 1.7% as of December 2025. There are 5,995 residents in work while the unemployment rate is 2.3 percentage points lower than Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

According to Census responses, a moderate 22.1% of residents work from home. The key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and construction. Peregian Springs has 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 area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities based on Census data comparing working population and resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 3.1%, with employment decreasing by a similar percentage, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable. In comparison, Regional Qld recorded employment growth of 0.7% during this period. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 project overall employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Peregian Springs' employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years, although these figures are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes and do not account for localized population projections.

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 at $53,029 and average income at $74,034. Nationally, the median income is $53,146 with an average of $66,593 in Regional Qld. By March 2026, estimated incomes would be approximately $59,053 (median) and $82,444 (average), based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023. The 2021 Census reveals that income in Peregian Springs clusters around the 55th percentile nationally, with the predominant cohort being 36.2% of locals earning $1,500 - 2,999. High housing costs consume 19.9% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 52nd percentile. 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 in Peregian Springs, as evaluated at the 2016 Census, comprised 80.5% houses and 19.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Regional Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Peregian Springs was 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 $2,147, while the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $530, compared to Regional Qld's $1,655 and $345 respectively. 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 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 at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Regional Queensland 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 at 27.0%, surpassing 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 also prominent, with 40.3% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications – advanced diplomas account for 14.9% and certificates for 25.4%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.3% currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.5% in primary, 10.2% in secondary, and 3.4% in 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 operational 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 access is considered good, with residents on average being 388 meters away from the nearest stop. As a predominantly residential area, most commuters travel outwards, with cars being the primary 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 be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 14 trips per day across all routes, equating to roughly four 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 excellent health outcomes based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are low, especially among younger cohorts.

Approximately 56% of Peregian Springs' total population (~6,689 people) has private health cover, higher than Regional Qld's 52.5%. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.0%) and arthritis (7.1%). 72.5% of residents report no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Qld. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. 16.2% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,930 people), lower than Regional Qld's 20.4%. Health outcomes among seniors are above average but rank lower nationally compared to 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, as per data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics Census 2016, had a cultural diversity index above average with 8.2% of its population speaking a language other than English at home and 27.1% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion in Peregian Springs, accounting for 43.3% of the population. Notably, Judaism was overrepresented compared to Regional Qld, comprising 0.3% versus 0.1%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three groups were English (32.8%), Australian (25.3%), and Irish (8.5%). Significant differences were observed in the representation of South Australian (1.3% vs regional 0.5%), Welsh (0.9% vs regional 0.5%), and New Zealand (1.1% vs regional 0.9%) ethnic groups.

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

The median age in Peregian Springs is 38 years, slightly below Regional Queensland's average of 41 but in line with Australia's median age of 38. The age group of 5-14 years has a strong representation at 16.8%, compared to Regional Queensland, while the 25-34 cohort is less prevalent at 8.0%. Post-2021 Census data shows that the population aged 15 to 24 grew from 10.2% to 13.2%, and the 45 to 54 age group increased from 13.8% to 15.3%. Conversely, the 5-14 cohort declined from 18.2% to 16.8%, and the 35 to 44 group dropped from 16.6% to 15.3%. Population forecasts for 2041 indicate significant demographic changes in Peregian Springs, with the 45-54 age group expected to grow by 25% (459 people), reaching 2,281 from 1,821. In contrast, the 15-24 cohort shows minimal growth of just 1% (22 people).