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Peregian Springs
6 km²
Rapid growth has transformed Peregian Springs, with the population jumping 46% since 2016. It is a family-oriented community where children under 15 make up 25.1% of the people, which is well above the national figure. This creates a youthful atmosphere and a high demand for larger homes. The area is largely residential and attracts a mobile population, with many residents having moved here in the last five years.
Peregian Springs has many young families but fewer schools per child than most areas.
A fast-growing area where schools haven't kept pace per child.
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The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 25.1% of the population, well above the national figure of 18.2%. While the typical age is 38, consistent with the state and national average, the high number of children is a standout feature.
About 26% of residents were born overseas, which is well above the Queensland figure. English is the most common ancestry at 45.4%, followed by Australian at 35.1%.
Most people use only English at home, with 87.9% doing so. This means the proportion of people using another language at home is far below the national figure of 22.3%.
A majority of residents—51.1%—report having no religion, which is far above the national figure of 38.9%. This has risen significantly since 2016.
Education levels are strong, with 65% of residents completing Year 12, well above the national figure. About 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor degree or higher, which is slightly below the national average.
Incomes are around the middle for similar areas, with the typical household earning $1,864 a week. This is a little above the Queensland figure of $1,675.
The community is generally healthy; only 25.4% of people have a long-term health condition, which is well below the state average. Similarly, those needing help with daily activities are at 4.8%, lower than most areas.
Family life is a major focus here, as 35.9% of people provide unpaid childcare, well above the national figure. However, the proportion of people who volunteer is lower than most areas.
First Nations residents are younger than average, with a typical age of 21. Year 12 completion for this group is 60.2%, which is far above the national figure of 37%.
Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.8 people per household. This is a little above the national figure and reflects the high number of couples with children, who make up 61% of families.
The area is dominated by large homes, with 88.3% having three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure. However, renting is more common here than in other areas, and typical weekly rents are very high at $530.
Cars are essential, as only 0.5% of people commute by public transport and only 1.7% of homes lack a vehicle. This is consistent with the long 81-minute drive time to the city.
This is a highly mobile community, with 66% of people having moved here in the last five years, which is far above the national figure of 40.7%.
More people are working or looking for work compared to most areas, though full-time employment is well below the national figure at 51.8%.
The area is relatively advantaged, ranking higher than about 70% of similar areas. Population growth has remained strong, rising 10.4% since 2021.
The climate is humid and wet, with annual rainfall of 1,614mm, which is far above the state average. Minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most areas.
While almost every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park, very few can walk to groceries or health services. This results in a walkability score that is slightly below the state average.