4,107 —
Lower than 83% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 3,761
- 2021: 4,107
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A typical resident in Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach is far older than those in most other areas. The community is notably more mature than the national average, with the typical age being 46. This shift toward an older population is reflected in the high number of seniors living here.
4,107
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- 1–1: 40 areas
- 1–2: 0 areas
- 2–3: 0 areas
- 3–4: 12 areas
- 4–6: 6 areas
- 6–9: 9 areas
- 9–13: 10 areas
- 13–19: 7 areas
- 19–27: 17 areas
- 27–39: 6 areas
- 39–56: 5 areas
- 56–81: 4 areas
- 81–116: 1 area
- 116–168: 5 areas
- 168–242: 3 areas
- 242–349: 4 areas
- 349–503: 2 areas
- 503–725: 9 areas
- 725–1,045: 3 areas
- 1,045–1,506: 5 areas
- 1,506–2,171: 31 areas
- 2,171–3,130: 83 areas
- 3,130–4,513: 217 areas
- 4,513–6,507: 318 areas
- 6,507–9,382: 402 areas
- 9,382–13,526: 546 areas
- 13,526–19,501: 496 areas
- 19,501–28,116: 231 areas
All statistical area 2 (sa2) areas, 2021. The marker is Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach — lower than 83% of areas.
| Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach | 4,107 |
|---|---|
| 4573, QLD | 31,392 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 9.2% since 2016 to reach 4,107 people. This is a smaller community than about 83% of similar areas.
46 yrs —
Older than 81% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 45 yrs
- 2021: 46 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
The typical age of 46 is far older than the state and national figure of 38. This is reflected in the age profile, where 19.2% of residents are seniors—a figure a little above the national average that has risen since 2016.
19.2% —
Higher than 61% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 18.0%
- 2021: 19.2%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
17.6% —
Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 18.0%
- 2021: 17.6%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →In Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 32%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (22%) and Seniors (65+) (19%).
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous residents make up 1.3% of the population, which is well below the Queensland average. Most people are married (52.3%), while those in de facto relationships (12.6%) are slightly above the national figure.
1.3% —
Lower than 65% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.1%
- 2021: 1.3%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.6% —
Higher than 58% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 12.7%
- 2021: 12.6%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach, Married is the majority at 52%; Never married is next at 31%.
Age & sex structure
Sources
- Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
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Cite this page
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Demographics & Identity in Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316051543/peregian-beach-marcus-beach/topic/demographics-identity