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Peachester has an estimated 1,674 residents, up from 1,460 at the 2021 Census — a change of 214 people, or 14.7%. Growth has averaged 1.3% a year over five years, faster than 83% of areas nationally. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. Density is about 36 people per square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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As of Aug 2026, the suburb of Peachester has an estimated population of approximately 1,674, determined via AreaSearch's evaluation of broader ABS population updates and post-Census validated new addresses. Compared to the 1,460 people recorded in the 2021 Census, this demonstrates an addition of 214 people (14.7%). This metric is derived from an Estimated Resident Population (ERP) of 1,557 reported by AreaSearch from the ABS June 2025 release, along with 31 validated new addresses identified following the Census date. With a density of 36 persons per square kilometer, the locality offers generous personal space.
Outperforming both the nationwide average and the Rest of Qld (9.4%), the suburb of Peachester's 14.7% gain establishes it as a local growth standout. Inflows from interstate migration served as the primary contributor, generating roughly 55.00000000000001% of total additions in recent intervals, supported further by positive natural increases and overseas migration. Projections for each SA2 across the suburb of Peachester rely on 2024 ABS/Geoscience Australia models starting from a 2022 baseline, supplemented for uncovered districts and intervals past 2032 by 2023 Queensland State Government SA2 releases using 2021 numbers. Because state series omit age bracket distributions, AreaSearch incorporates age-specific proportional distributions from 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region data based on 2022 metrics where necessary. Forward-looking aggregated SA2 forecasts indicate the suburb of Peachester will experience above-median nationwide regional expansion, adding 237 persons by 2041, which represents an overall gain of 7.2% across the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
38 new dwellings have been approved in Peachester over the past five years, an average of 7 a year. That places the area in the 59th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 34, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Analysis of ABS building approvals across statistical geographies indicates that Peachester has averaged approximately 7 dwellings approved annually, amounting to 38 homes over the past 5 financial years, with 34 approvals registered to date in FY-25. An influx averaging 1.7 new residents annually per built home between FY-21 and FY-25 across the past 5 financial years demonstrates balanced demand and supply, which has shifted toward even more balanced conditions over the past 2 financial years at 0.6 people per dwelling. The mean construction value stands at $427,000 per dwelling, falling below the broader regional standard and pointing to relatively affordable development costs.
Relative to Rest of Qld, Peachester has around two-thirds the rate of new dwelling approvals per person while it places among the 94th percentile of areas assessed nationally, though building activity has accelerated in recent years. Recent construction comprises 33.0% detached houses and 67.0% townhouses or apartments. This skew toward compact living offers affordable entry pathways and attracts downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. This represents a notable shift from the area's existing housing (currently 98.0% houses), indicating decreasing availability of developable sites and reflecting changing lifestyles and the need for more diverse, affordable housing options. At around 54 people per approval, Peachester reflects a developing area. According to the latest quarterly estimate from AreaSearch, Peachester is projected to expand by 120 residents by 2041. Ongoing building trajectories indicate that future residential construction will readily accommodate demand, maintaining supportive market conditions for purchasers and potentially facilitating expansion above current population expectations.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects close to Peachester, worth an estimated $38.2 billion. 27 are already under construction and 19 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Major infrastructure works and planning schemes serve as primary drivers of local economic trajectory. AreaSearch has pinpointed 1 specific project holding substantial local relevance. Notable projects in the broader vicinity include the Beerwah Affordable Housing Development, Beerwah East SEQ Development Area, Sunshine Coast New Planning Scheme - Mooloolah Valley Local Plan Area, and Beerburrum to Nambour Rail Upgrade Stage 1.
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Greber Road Social Housing Development
A social housing project involving the construction of 33 architecturally designed units, including 17 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom townhouses, with communal spaces to foster community engagement.
Beerwah Affordable Housing Development
A five-storey, 70-apartment social and affordable housing development located opposite Beerwah Railway Station. Comprising 58 one-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom units with 88 ground-floor car spaces, the project is designed to Gold Level Social Housing Design Guidelines. Delivered by BlueCHP in partnership with the Queensland Government through the Housing Investment Fund, with construction contractor Altum. The development supports essential service workers and individuals on the state Housing Register, and aligns with future growth linked to the Sunshine Coast Direct Rail Line.
Beerwah Station Upgrade (The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 Rail)
Upgrade of the existing Beerwah railway station as part of The Wave - Stages 1 and 2 (Rail), formerly known as the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line. Beerwah will become an interchange station with an additional third platform so passengers can travel south without changing trains. The station upgrade connects into a new 19km dual-track line from Beerwah to Caloundra (Stage 1), with a further extension to Birtinya (Stage 2). The Queensland and Australian Governments each committed 2.75 billion AUD in March 2025 to deliver Stage 1.Pre-delivery activities including site investigations, reference design and procurement are underway, with major construction expected to start in early 2027, targeting completion in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Australia Zoo
700-acre zoo and major tourist attraction established by Steve Irwin family. Features Crocoseum stadium, wildlife hospital, and conservation programs. Includes ongoing expansions and improvements to facilities and animal habitats. Major economic driver for Beerwah region.
Maleny Manor Luxury Short-Term Accommodation
A proposed 38-unit luxury short-term accommodation facility on the site of Maleny Manor. The project faced initial rejection from Sunshine Coast Council but is now backed by the State Government, which has appealed the decision to the P&E Court, citing its importance for the state's regional tourism plan. It aims to boost visitor accommodation and support the local economy.
Beerwah Marketplace Shopping Centre
Combined shopping precinct in heart of Beerwah featuring Woolworths, Fresh & Save, Khub, EG Fuel petrol station, banks and 40+ specialty retailers. Includes medical centre, optometrist, cafes and restaurants. Provides essential retail services for local community.
Beerwah Fire and Rescue Station Replacement
Replacement and upgrade of the permanent fire and rescue station and rural fire brigade station in Beerwah. The 10 million AUD complex will deliver two purpose-built stations side by side to improve emergency response capabilities and support frontline services in the Sunshine Coast region.
Landsborough Local Infrastructure Upgrades
A series of local infrastructure upgrades in Landsborough funded by the Sunshine Coast Council, including renewals at the Landsborough Museum and Landsborough Skate Park, and design of a basketball half court at Skippy Park and a pathway from Mellumbrook Drive to Peace Memorial Park.
784 residents of Peachester are employed, from a labour force of 837. Unemployment sits at 6.3%, with participation at 62.8%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.2% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 1,932, about 115% of the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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Statistical area figures compiled by AreaSearch show that Peachester maintains a skilled labour pool, notable construction sector representation, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. Total employed residents stood at 784 as of March 2026, while the local unemployment rate was 2.4% higher than Regional Qld's 3.9%, alongside a labour participation rate broadly aligned with Regional Qld's 64.2%. Furthermore, 19.4% of working residents reported working remotely during the Census, keeping in mind the context of Covid-19 restrictions. Local workers are primarily engaged in retail trade, construction, and health care & social assistance.
A notable area of specialization is agriculture, forestry & fishing, which captures 1.9 times the regional employment proportion. Conversely, accommodation & food comprises 5.4% of the local workforce, trailing the regional benchmark of 8.3%. A Census ratio of 0.8 workers for every local resident underlines healthy access to jobs within the surrounding market. SALM and ABS records aggregated by AreaSearch indicate that in the year to March 2026, Peachester registered a 2.4% contraction in the labour force and a 3.8% drop in total employment, pushing the unemployment rate up by 1.3 percentage points, whereas Regional Qld recorded a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% rise in the labour pool, and a 0.1 percentage point uptick. According to Jobs and Skills Australia national forecasts from Mar-26, which project broader employment gains of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years across varying industries, weighting these sector-specific rates against Peachester's workforce profile indicates potential local job expansion of 6.2% over five years and 13.0% over ten years (calculated as a simple illustrative industry extrapolation independent of localized population forecasts).
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Peachester is $1,721 a week (about $89,000 a year), with median personal income at $667 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $45,695 a year against an average of $55,590. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Based on ATO postcode data for financial year 2023, personal income in the suburb of Peachester sits below nationwide benchmarks, showing a median of $45,695 and a mean of $55,590, compared to Regional Qld medians of $53,146 and averages of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated levels reach approximately $50,886 (median) and $61,905 (average) as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, local household earnings ranked in the 48th percentile ($1,721 weekly) and personal earnings in the 22nd percentile. A cohort of 32.2% of residents (539 people) falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket, closely tracking the metropolitan rate of 31.7%.
Non-housing expenses account for 85.5% of post-shelter earnings, placing the district in the 5th decile of SEIFA income distribution.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Peachester had 492 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 98% detached houses and 1% apartments. 47% are owned with a mortgage, 12% rented and 41% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $325 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,930 a month. Rent absorbs 18.9% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.9%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Census records show that the residential fabric of Peachester is composed of 98.4% separate houses and 1.6% semi-detached, apartment, and other dwellings, differing from Regional Qld where houses account for 76.4% and other dwellings comprise 23.6%. Outright home ownership is notably elevated at 40.9% compared to the regional figure, with remaining properties either held under a mortgage (47.4%) or rented (11.7%). Monthly mortgage repayments recorded a median of $1,930—exceeding both the Regional Qld level of $1,655 and the national benchmark of $1,863—while median weekly rent of $325 sits below Regional Qld's $345 and the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Peachester counted 492 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 564 today, averaging 2.8 people each. 35% are couples with children, against 34% couples without children. 18% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units constitute 79.9% of all local households, divided between couples with children (35.0%), couples without children (33.5%), and single parent families (9.6%). Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 20.1%, consisting of single-person households (17.7%) and group households (1.8%). The median household size of 2.8 people exceeds the Regional Qld benchmark of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
20.6% of adults in Peachester hold a university qualification, including 13.6% with a bachelor degree and 4.6% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 104 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 998 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Tertiary educational attainment in Peachester is below the Australian standard, with 20.6% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to 30.4% across the country, highlighting opportunities for advanced skills development. By qualification, bachelor degrees account for 13.6%, postgraduate credentials make up 4.6%, and graduate diplomas represent 2.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications remain prominent, with 43.8% of individuals aged 15+ possessing trade credentials, including certificates (30.5%) and advanced diplomas (13.3%). A significant 27.5% of the local population is enrolled in formal study. Within this student group, secondary education represents 10.0%, primary education accounts for 9.1%, and tertiary education comprises 3.2%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Peachester means driving: households keep an average of 2.2 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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68.9% of residents in Peachester report no long-term health condition. 4.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 49.2% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 5.3 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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AreaSearch evaluations of mortality figures and health conditions point to below-average health outcomes in Peachester, with chronic ailments showing slightly higher prevalence across both older and younger age groups. Private health insurance uptake stands at approximately 49% (~824 people), trailing both Regional Qld (52.5%) and the Australian benchmark (55.7%). Arthritis and mental health conditions are the most widespread diagnosed illnesses in the area, affecting 9.4 and 8.1% of residents respectively, while 68.9% of the community reported no medical ailments compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Chronic health issues are elevated among working-age individuals, while people aged 65 and over constitute 20.0% of the population (334 people), aligning closely with broader nationwide proportions.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Peachester is largely Australian-born, at 82.3% of residents, with 5.2% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (33.6%) and Australian (28.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics for Peachester fall below nationwide norms, with Australian-born residents accounting for 82.3% of the community, Australian citizens making up 89.0%, and 94.8% speaking exclusively English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 45.3% of the local population, while the most pronounced above-average representation is among Other religious affiliations at 1.0%, compared to 0.8% across Regional Qld. Regarding parental country of birth, the primary ancestries in Peachester are English (33.6%), Australian (28.3%), and Scottish (7.9%). Distinct variances also emerge in other ancestries relative to the broader region, with New Zealand ancestry recording 1.4% (against 0.9% regionally), German representing 5.5% (against 4.7%), and Dutch accounting for 1.7% (against 1.1%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Peachester is 46, older than 82% of areas nationally. 22.2% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The age distribution in Peachester generally aligns with Regional Qld norms, with the widest variance reaching 5.7 percentage points. AreaSearch places the median age at 46 as at August 2026, matching the 2021 Census figure while remaining 5 years older than the Regional Qld mark of 41 and above Australia's Census median of 38. Young to middle aged adults (25 - 44) have risen from 20.6% at the Census to an estimated 22.6%, and this cohort is projected to see the largest expansion to 2041 with an addition of 72 residents (19%) to reach 450, while youth and child cohorts are forecast to contract.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Peachester
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Oct 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to Aug 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to Aug 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Aug 2026 2 months ago headline measures · Jul 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Oct 2026 this month headline measures · Sep 2026 baseline |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Oct 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 5 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 7 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Sep 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Sep 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 31 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for Aug 2026, not a 2021 count (1,460 at the 2021 Census → 1,674 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to Aug 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL32286). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.