Peregian Beach

The typical resident is 42, making the area noticeably older than the national figure. While it has a higher share of children under 15 than most areas, the proportion of seniors is a little below the Australian average.

English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries. About 23% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas.

English is the primary language for 89% of the community. Only 6.7% of residents use another language at home, a figure far below the national average.

A majority of residents have no religion, at 52.2%. This is far above the figures for both Queensland and Australia.

The community is highly qualified, with 32% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is well above the national average, and 69.7% of residents completed Year 12.

Earnings are high here, with 15.1% of people earning $2,000 or more a week. Typical personal income is $881, which is a little above the national figure.

Residents are generally healthy, as the rate of long-term health conditions is well below the state and national figures. Only 3.2% of people need help with daily activities.

Unpaid care for children is very common, with 32.2% of people providing this support—well above the national average. Volunteering rates are a little above the national figure.

First Nations residents in the area are notably younger and have a much higher Year 12 completion rate than the national average. Unemployment in this group is remarkably low at 0.0%.

Families with children are common, making up 60.4% of households. Consequently, fewer people live alone compared to the state and national averages.

Homes are mostly separate houses, and 34.5% are owned outright. However, the typical weekly rent of $500 and monthly mortgage payments of $2,167 are both well above the national figures.

Most people drive to work, though 21.3% work from home, which is well above the state average. Very few residents use public transport for their commute.

The area is experiencing significant growth, with 50.1% of people moving here in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals make up 11.8% of the population.

Professional and managerial roles are common, though full-time employment is far below the national average. About 65.8% of adults are working or looking for work.

Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but few are near groceries or health services. The area is considered somewhat walkable, though it has fewer amenities than the state average.