Peregian Beach vs Weyba Downs
Peregian Beach scores higher on walkability (18/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Peregian Beach (1067) sits above Weyba Downs (1062). Weyba Downs skews owner-occupied (90%), Peregian Beach runs more rental-dense (72% owner).
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Peregian Beach and Weyba Downs side by side
| Measure | Peregian Beach | Weyba Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $1000/wk | – |
| Unit rent | $750/wk | – |
| Owner occupied | 72.0% | 90.0% |
| Renter occupied | 25.0% | 11.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 13 | 16 |
| Average ICSEA | 1067 | 1062 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 18 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 40 | 0 |
| Population | 4,972 | 352 |
| Median age | 42 | 47 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1578 mm | 1621 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.0°C | 29.0°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 1062).
Peregian Beach vs Weyba Downs: common questions
Does Peregian Beach or Weyba Downs have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peregian Beach scores 1067 vs 1062 in Weyba Downs. 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, Peregian Beach or Weyba Downs?
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.
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