10,694 —
Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 7,337
- 2021: 10,694
The number of people who usually live in the area, counted on Census night.
Peregian Springs · Statistical Area 2 (SA2)
Demographics & Identity in Peregian Springs
Who lives here — how many people, how old they are, and how communities identify.
A huge jump in population of 46% since 2016 has turned Peregian Springs into a rapidly growing hub for families. This growth is seen in the numbers, with over a quarter of the 10,694 residents being children under 15, a figure well above the national average.
10,694
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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 Springs — higher than 56% of areas.
| Peregian Springs | 10,694 |
|---|---|
| 4573, QLD | 31,392 |
| Queensland | 5,156,138 |
| Australia | 25,422,788 |
Population
How many people, and the typical age.
The population grew by 3,357 people between 2016 and 2021. The typical resident is 38 years old, which is about the same as the national and state figures.
38 yrs —
Younger than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 37 yrs
- 2021: 38 yrs
Half the population is older than this age, and half younger.
Age profile
How the population splits across age groups.
Children under 15 make up 25.1% of the population, which is well above the 18.2% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, seniors aged 65 and over account for 16.3%, a figure that has barely changed since 2016 and sits about the same as the state average.
16.3% —
Lower than 57% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 16.3%
- 2021: 16.3%
Share of the population aged 65 years and over.
25.1% —
Higher than 93% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 27.3%
- 2021: 25.1%
Share of the population aged under 15 years.
Age structure
View on map →Peregian Springs splits fairly evenly between Young adults (25–44) (25%) and Children (0–14) (25%), with Older adults (45–64) at 23%.
Identity & relationships
First Nations identity and marital status.
Indigenous residents make up 1.9% of the population, which is a little below the Queensland figure of 4.6%. Most people are married at 53.9%, while those in de facto relationships sit at 12.5%, about the same as the national average.
1.9% —
Lower than 53% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 1.3%
- 2021: 1.9%
Share of people who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
12.5% —
Higher than 56% of statistical area 2 (sa2) areas.
- 2016: 13.0%
- 2021: 12.5%
Share of people aged 15+ who are in a de facto marriage (registered marriages excluded).
Marital status
View on map →In Peregian Springs, Married is the majority at 54%; Never married is next at 29%.
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 Springs [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sa2/316051544/peregian-springs/topic/demographics-identity