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Coolum Beach vs Peregian Springs, QLD suburb comparison

Coolum Beach for beach lifestyle; Peregian Springs for families and investment.

See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.

Head to head

Visual comparison

Coolum BeachPeregian Springs

Overall score

Coolum Beach

61.3/100

Peregian Springs

59.6/100

Crime rate

Coolum Beach

11.5 / 1k

Peregian Springs

11.5 / 1k

Nearby amenities

Coolum Beach

38

Peregian Springs

90

Population

Coolum Beach

9,152

Peregian Springs

9,532

Metric leadCoolum Beach 3Peregian Springs 51 tiedacross 9 compared metrics

Livability profile

Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs

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.

CategoryCoolum BeachPeregian Springs
Overall score61.3/10059.6/100
Housing (desirability)47.8/10076.0/100
Crime rate11.5 / 1k11.5 / 1k
Schools & preschools14
Parks & reserves16—
Public transport stops2722
Walkability74.0/10057.0/100
Nearby amenities3890
Population9,1529,532
SEIFA (IRSAD decile)7/108/10

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 schools and education options and public transport access, while Peregian Springs stands out for housing affordability and nearby cafés and amenities.

Choose Coolum Beach if you are weighing people chasing a beach lifestyle; lean toward Peregian Springs for investors and value-focused buyers.

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