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Queensland · Postcode 4573
Peregian Springs postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 108 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Peregian Springs at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Peregian Springs ranks: rents are among the top 10% in QLD.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Peregian Springs vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Peregian Springs | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,836 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $530 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,100 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 39 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Postcode 4573 covers Peregian Springs, an inland suburb of Brisbane about 108 km from the city centre. It forms part of the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland. Local government services are provided by Sunshine Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Peregian Springs has a population of 9,532 with a median age of 39. The median weekly household income is $1,836, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 182 (1.9% of residents).
Housing in Peregian Springs includes a median weekly rent of $530, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,100, with 3,260 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Peregian Springs scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Schools in Peregian Springs include St Andrew's Anglican College and Peregian Springs State School.
Peregian Springs is part of the Noosa Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Peregian Springs details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4573 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 9,532 |
| Median Age | 39 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,836/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $813/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $530 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,100 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 5.4 km² |
| Population Density | 1761/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 3,260 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 182 (1.9%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -26.5 |
| Longitude | 153.066667 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 108 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sunshine Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Noosa Hinterland |
| Local Government | Sunshine Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Fairfax |
| State Electorate | Noosa |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 2,337 (24.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 1,014 (10.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 2,328 (24.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 2,208 (23.2%) |
| 65+ years | 1,647 (17.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 745 (7.8%) |
| Asthma | 712 (7.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 338 (3.5%) |
| Cancer | 285 (3.0%) |
| Diabetes | 262 (2.7%) |
| Lung Condition | 135 (1.4%) |
| Dementia | 94 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 62 (1.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 1,132 (35.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 1,531 (47.4%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 506 (15.7%) |
Schools in Peregian Springs
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Peregian Springs. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Peregian Springs
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.