Noosa Shire Council
Peregian Beach South
Peregian Beach South at a glance
Walk score
18
Very car dependent
Population
31.4k
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Peregian Beach South.
Peregian Beach South (4573) sits in the Noosa region of Queensland.
Peregian Beach South has roughly 31,392 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Peregian Beach South scores 18/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Peregian Beach South's population at 31,392, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
31,392
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$417/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,392
Median age: 42
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Noosa Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
2,509
total offences in 2026 across the Noosa Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
18
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Peregian Beach South.
Local schools for Peregian Beach South
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Government School Catchment
Coolum State High School
Peregian Springs State School
Coolum State School
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Frequently asked
About Peregian Beach South.
- What is the Peregian Beach South postcode?
- Peregian Beach South is in the 4573 postcode, in QLD, in the Noosa Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Peregian Beach South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $417.
- What schools are in Peregian Beach South?
- There are 13 schools serving Peregian Beach South on this page, including St Andrew's Anglican College, Coolum State High School, Peregian Beach College.
- How walkable is Peregian Beach South?
- Peregian Beach South has a Walk Score of 18 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Peregian Beach South?
- Peregian Beach South is close to Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Peregian Springs, Castaways Beach, Weyba Downs.
- What is the population of Peregian Beach South?
- Peregian Beach South has approximately 31,392 residents. The median age is 42.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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