Peregian Beach, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Peregian Beach is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 4,972. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

4,972 Population 5/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
38.7 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone

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About Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is a beach and small coastal town on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. It is a suburb split between two local government areas with the eastern coastal in the Shire of Noosa and the western hinterland part in the Sunshine Coast Region. In the 2021 census, Peregian Beach had a population of 4,972 people.

People

Population4,972
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain38.7 in/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population4,972
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-26.4810°, 153.0960°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation38.7 inches (982 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 4,972. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Climate in Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach has an average annual temperature of 21.2°C (70°F). The hottest month is Jan (25.4°C), the coldest is Jul (16.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1593 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 22° / 28.8° 177.3
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 21.9° / 28.5° 234.3
Mar 24.3°C / 76°F 20.9° / 27.7° 218.2
Apr 22°C / 72°F 18.2° / 25.8° 150.0
May 19.2°C / 67°F 14.7° / 23.6° 137.6
Jun 17.2°C / 63°F 12.7° / 21.6° 114.0
Jul 16.2°C / 61°F 11.1° / 21.4° 72.4
Aug 17°C / 63°F 11.5° / 22.5° 80.7
Sep 19.4°C / 67°F 14.4° / 24.4° 53.0
Oct 21.3°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.7° 121.8
Nov 23°C / 73°F 19° / 26.9° 93.5
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 20.8° / 28.3° 140.3
Peregian Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area922.6 sq mi (2,389.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates26.4810°S, 153.0960°E
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 7.72"
Driest Month (Sep) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 15, 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 12 km ESE of Cherbourg, Australia M4.9 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 7.2 in
February 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
March 75°F (24°C) 6.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in Coldest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
October 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.7 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.8 in

Peregian Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 60°F in July to 77°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 57.9 inches, with February being the wettest month (7.7") and September the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Peregian Beach

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Zinc 96.1 adult contemporary, commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Hot 91.1 commercial AAC+ 64 kbps
Sunshine FM 104.9 - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Peregian Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cooroy Saw Mill site
Eumundi Museum
Nambour Museum
Nambour Museum
Noosa Shire Museum
The Heritage Centre
Yandina Historic House

Libraries in Peregian Beach

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Buderim Library0.0
Coolum Library0.0
Cooroy Library0.0
Kawana Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Mapleton Library0.0
Maroochydore Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Nambour Library0.0
Noosa Library0.0
Woombye School of Arts0.0

Farmers Markets in Peregian Beach

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cotton Tree Market
Eumundi Markets
Fishermans Road Market
Fishermans Road Market
Noosa Farmers Market
Yandina Country Markets

Restaurants in Peregian Beach

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kouyou
Mariella

Cafes in Peregian Beach

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hand of Fatima Cafe
Skål Coffee

Dentists in Peregian Beach

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dental Centre Peregian Beach

Gas Stations in Peregian Beach

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma Petrol Station

Breweries in Peregian Beach

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boiling Pot Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Glass House Brewery
Heads of Noosa
Sunshine Brewery
Sunshine Coast Brewery
Ten Toes
Ten Toes
Terella Brewing
Wild Rocket Micro Brewery
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Airports Near Peregian Beach

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sunshine Coast AirportMCYLarge Airport
Caboolture Airport-Small Airport
Caloundra AirportCUDSmall Airport
Cooeeimbardi airstrip Private?-Small Airport
Cooloola Village Airpark-Small Airport
Donnybrook Airstrip-Small Airport
Driftn-in Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenfield (Cootharaba) Airfield-Small Airport
Gympie AirportGYPSmall Airport
Hazelton Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Kilcoy Airfield-Small Airport
Landsborough Airport-Small Airport
Mccarons private strip-Small Airport
mount archer-Small Airport
Noosa AirportNSVSmall Airport
Rainbow Beach Airport-Small Airport
Redcliffe Airport-Small Airport
Tangalooma AirportTANSmall Airport
Tinbeerwah Airstrip (private)-Small Airport
Watts Bridge Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Peregian Beach

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Nicklin Lodge

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Peregian Beach

What is the population of Peregian Beach?

Peregian Beach has a population of 4,972 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 922.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peregian Beach?

Peregian Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 38.7 inches.

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