Peregian Springs, QLD 4573 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Peregian Springs is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4573, home to 9,532 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Noosa local government area and roughly 109 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 9,532
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,836 /week
- Median personal income
- $813 /week
- Median family income
- $2,026 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Sunshine Coast
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sunshine Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Fairfax
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $530 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,100
- Rent share of household income
- 29%
Schools
- St Andrew's Anglican College (Peregian Springs)
- Peregian Springs State School
- Peregian Beach College (Peregian Beach)
- Coolum State High School
- Coolum State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 11 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 22 bus stops
- Peregian Springs Dr near Gracemere Bvd
- Peregian Springs Dr near Longwood Dr
- Ridges Bvd at Peregian Springs State School
- Peregian Springs Dr near Balgownie Dr
- Peregian Springs Dr near Crestview Dr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 14 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 1 supermarket
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
- Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 99.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 55.5% of the 2,663 resolvable premises in Peregian Springs. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 55.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 44.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 23,962 across the Sunshine Coast LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 6% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 13,472 theft, 2,615 drug offences, 2,154 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Peregian Springs?
Peregian Springs (QLD 4573) had 9,532 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Sunshine Coast local government area.
What is the median rent in Peregian Springs?
The median advertised rent in Peregian Springs is $530/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Peregian Springs?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Peregian Springs covering independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Andrew's Anglican College (Peregian Springs) (0.6 km), Peregian Springs State School (0.6 km), Peregian Beach College (Peregian Beach) (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Peregian Springs?
Peregian Springs is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (55.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Peregian Springs?
Across the surrounding area, 23,962 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (13,472), drug offences (2,615), violent (2,154). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Peregian Springs?
In Peregian Springs, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (99.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Peregian Springs?
22 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Peregian Springs centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 11 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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