Peregian Springs QLD

Postcode 4573 · Sunshine Coast LGA

Peregian Springs is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Sunshine Coast local government area (postcode 4573). With a population of 9,532, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 39. Households earn a median income of $95K per year, with an average household size of 2.8 people. The most common occupations are professionals, community & personal service, technicians & trades. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The median house price in Peregian Springs is $1.3 million, having grown strongly 8.3% over the past year. Units have a median price of $970,000 (+5.2% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $820. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 3.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,100.

Peregian Springs is served by 2 schools, including 1 primary, 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1101, which is well above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 22 bus stops. The crime rate in the Sunshine Coast LGA is below average at 3,765 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Peregian Springs offers a gross rental yield of 3.3%, rated as moderate yield. Property prices are near the state median ($1.3M/$1.1M). The price-to-income ratio of 13.6x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +8.3% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield3.3% Moderate Yield
Price vs State$1.3M/$1.1M Near Median
Affordability13.6x Stretched
Price Momentum+8.3% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$53,612
Mean Income$68,514
Earners7,081
YoY Change+7.5%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage7/10
Education8/10
Economic7/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.3M
8.3% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$970K
5.2% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$530
POPULATION
9,532
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age39
Household Size2.8
HH Income /wk$1,836
Personal Income /wk$813
Mortgage /mth$2,100
CRIME (Sunshine Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,765
Total Incidents3,765
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops22
SCHOOLS (2)
Avg ICSEA1101
Total Students2,487
Independent1
Government1
St Andrew's Anglican CollegeCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1143
Peregian Springs State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1059
Data: 2024