Marcus Beach vs Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 18/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peregian Beach (1067) sits above Marcus Beach (1061).

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Marcus Beach and Peregian Beach side by side

MeasureMarcus BeachPeregian Beach
Renting
House rent–$1000/wk
Unit rent–$750/wk
Owner occupied79.0%72.0%
Renter occupied21.0%25.0%
Schools
Schools nearby1513
Average ICSEA10611067
Lifestyle and people
Walk score018
Transit score00
Bike score4540
Population8394,972
Median age4842
Climate
Annual rainfall1625 mm1578 mm
Mean max, January28.9°C29.0°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Peregian Beach edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1061).

Marcus Beach vs Peregian Beach: common questions

Does Marcus Beach or Peregian Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peregian Beach scores 1067 vs 1061 in Marcus Beach. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

Which is more walkable, Marcus Beach or Peregian Beach?

Peregian Beach scores 18/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.