Overall score
Coolum Beach
57.0/100
Peregian Springs
54.6/100
Coolum Beach vs Peregian Springs, QLD Suburb Comparison
Coolum Beach for beach lifestyle and investment; Peregian Springs for families and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Coolum BeachPeregian Springs
Crime rate
Coolum Beach
19.3 / 1k
Peregian Springs
19.3 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Coolum Beach
53
Peregian Springs
90
Population
Coolum Beach
9,152
Peregian Springs
9,532
Metric leadCoolum Beach 4Peregian Springs 52 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for familiesPeregian Springs
- Best for beach lifestyleCoolum Beach
- Best for investmentCoolum Beach
- Best for best valuePeregian Springs
- Best for best schoolsPeregian Springs
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Coolum Beach | Peregian Springs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 57.0/100 | 54.6/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 60.9/100 | 55.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.3 / 1k | 19.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 4 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 16 | — |
| Public transport stops | 27 | 22 |
| Walkability | 74.0/100 | 57.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 53 | 90 |
| Green cover | 3.0% | 24.4% |
| Population | 9,152 | 9,532 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 8/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Coolum Beach is a coastal established suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Peregian Springs is a well-serviced metro established suburb with plenty happening nearby. Coolum Beach leans into coastal living, while Peregian Springs feels more inland and suburban in character.
Coolum Beach tends to lead on public transport access, walkability, and overall desirability, while Peregian Springs stands out for housing affordability, schools and education options, and nearby cafés and amenities.
Choose Coolum Beach if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Peregian Springs for families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.