Side by sideSuburb comparison

Peregian Beach South vs Marcus Beach.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Peregian Beach South edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

Peregian Beach South 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 South (1067) sits above Marcus Beach (1061).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

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 South edges out on average school ICSEA (1067 vs 1061).

Common questionsPeregian Beach South vs Marcus Beach

Common questions

Does Peregian Beach South or Marcus Beach have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Peregian Beach South 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, Peregian Beach South or Marcus Beach?

Peregian Beach South 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.

The numbers behind the take

Peregian Beach South
Metric
Marcus Beach

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$490/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$490/wk
$417/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$468/wk
Owner occupied
79.0%
Renter occupied
21.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

18
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
40
Bike score
45
31,392
Population
839
42
Median age
48

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

13
Schools nearby
15
1067
Avg ICSEA
1061

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).