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 analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, and new addresses validated by AreaSearch, the suburb of Peregian Springs' population is estimated at around 10,708 as of May 2026. This reflects an increase of 1,176 people (12.3%) since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 9,532 people. The change is inferred from the resident population of 10,708, estimated by AreaSearch following examination of the latest ERP data release by the ABS on June 2025 and an additional 112 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 1,979 persons per square kilometer, which is above the average seen across national locations assessed by AreaSearch. Peregian Springs' 12.3% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the SA3 area (6.1%), along with the Rest of Qld, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth for the suburb was primarily driven by interstate migration that contributed approximately 53.0% 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. Moving forward with demographic trends, an above median population growth of national regional areas is projected, with the suburb expected to increase by 1,758 persons to 2041 based on aggregated SA2-level projections, reflecting with an increase of 16.4% in total over the 16 years.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development activity positions Peregian Springs among the top 25% of areas assessed nationwide

AreaSearch analysis shows Peregian Springs had around 40 new homes approved annually over the past five financial years, totalling approximately 200 homes. As of FY-26, there have been 5 approvals recorded. On average, 7.3 new residents arrived per year per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates supply lagging demand, potentially leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures.

New dwellings are developed at an average cost of $496,000, higher than regional norms, reflecting quality-focused development. In FY-26, $7.6 million in commercial approvals have been registered, suggesting the area's residential character. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Peregian Springs records about three-quarters the building activity per person and places among the 53rd percentile nationally. New building activity comprises 61.0% standalone homes and 39.0% medium and high-density housing, expanding affordable alternatives.

This is a considerable change from the current housing mix of 78.0% houses. Peregian Springs has around 303 people per dwelling approval, indicating a developing market. Future projections estimate Peregian Springs will add 1,758 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may not keep pace with population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting stronger price growth.

Peregian Springs has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 10% nationally

Ten projects identified by AreaSearch are expected to impact the area significantly. These include Peregian Springs Shopping Centre Expansion, SEQ Liveability Fund - Peregian Beach Pathways, Emu Mountain Road Shared Pathway, and Peregian Springs Master Planned Community. The following list details those likely to be most relevant.

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AreaSearch analysis of employment trends sees Peregian Springs performing better than 85% of local markets assessed across Australia

Peregian Springs has a skilled workforce with diverse sector representation and an unemployment rate of 1.7% as per AreaSearch's aggregation of statistical area data. As of December 2025, there are 5,366 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 2.3% below Regional Qld's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is broadly similar to Regional Qld's 64.5%.

According to Census responses, a moderate 22.3% of residents work from home, potentially influenced by Covid-19 lockdown impacts. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food. 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 0.6% of Peregian Springs's workforce compared to 4.5% in Regional Qld.

The area appears to offer limited local employment opportunities, as indicated by the count of Census working population versus resident population. Between December 2024 and December 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.9%, alongside a 2.9% employment decline, keeping the unemployment rate relatively stable at around 1.7%. In contrast, Regional Qld experienced employment growth of 0.7% and labour force growth of 1.0%, with an unemployment rate rise of 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest potential future demand within Peregian Springs. These projections estimate national employment to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, with differing growth rates between industry sectors. Applying these projections to Peregian Springs's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by approximately 6.7% over five years and 13.8% over ten years.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

Peregian Springs' median taxpayer income was $49,491 with an average of $72,200 in financial year 2023. This is above Regional Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. As of March 2026, estimated incomes are approximately $55,113 (median) and $80,402 (average), based on a Wage Price Index growth of 11.36%. Census data indicates that incomes in Peregian Springs cluster around the 53rd percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 35.9% of residents fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 range. Disposable income is at the 50th percentile despite high housing costs consuming 19.9%. 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

In Peregian Springs, as per the latest Census evaluation, 78.3% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 21.6% consisting of semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This compares to Regional Queensland's figures of 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Peregian Springs stood at 28.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 32.8% and rented ones at 38.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $2,100, higher than Regional Queensland's average of $1,655. The median weekly rent in Peregian Springs was $530, compared to Regional Queensland's $345. 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 account for 81.7% of all households, including 38.3% couples with children, 29.4% couples without children, and 13.4% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 18.3%, with lone person households at 15.7% and group households comprising 2.5%. 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 university qualification rate is 27.1%, higher than the Rest of Qld average of 20.6%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 19.0%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (5.4%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are held by 39.8% of residents aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 15.1% and certificates at 24.7%.

Educational participation is high, with 33.6% currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 13.4% in primary education, 10.7% 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 operational public transport stops, all serving buses. These stops are covered by one route, offering a combined total of 101 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy good transport accessibility, with an average distance of 300 meters to the nearest stop. Most residents commute outwards, predominantly using cars (95%). On average, there are 1.5 vehicles per dwelling. According to the 2021 Census, 22.3% of residents work from home, which may be influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

The service frequency averages 14 trips daily across all routes, translating to roughly 4 weekly trips per 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, as evaluated by AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Both younger and older age groups exhibit low incidence of common health issues.

Private health coverage is high at approximately 56% of the total population (~5,976 people), compared to 52.5% across Regional Queensland. The most prevalent medical conditions are mental health issues (8.0%) and arthritis (7.4%), with 71.7% reporting no medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in Regional Queensland. Working-age residents have low chronic condition prevalence. The area has 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (1,841 people), lower than the 20.4% in Regional Queensland. Health outcomes for seniors are above average, aligning with national rankings for the general 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 had a higher than average cultural diversity, with 8.3% speaking a language other than English at home and 27.8% born overseas. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 43.2%. However, Judaism was overrepresented at 0.3%, compared to Regional Qld's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (33.1%), Australian (25.2%), and Scottish (8.8%). Notably, South Australian, Welsh, and New Zealand ethnicities had higher representations than regional averages: South Australian at 1.3% vs 0.5%, Welsh at 0.8% vs 0.5%, and New Zealand at 1.1% vs 0.9%.

Peregian Springs's population aligns closely with national norms in age terms

The median age in Peregian Springs is 39 years, which is lower than Regional Qld's average of 41 but close to the national average of 38 years. The age profile shows that those aged 5-14 years are prominent at 16.7%, while the 25-34 age group is smaller at 7.4% compared to Regional Qld. Between 2021 and present, the 15-24 age group has grown from 10.6% to 13.6%, and the 45-54 cohort has increased from 14.2% to 15.7%. Conversely, the 5-14 age group has declined from 18.2% to 16.7%, and the 65-74 age group has dropped from 9.9% to 8.6%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections show that the 45-54 age cohort is expected to increase by 416 people (25%) from 1,681 to 2,098, while the 15-24 age group grows by a modest 1% (17 people).