Overall score
Peregian Beach
49.7/100
Sunshine Beach
52.8/100
Peregian Beach vs Sunshine Beach, QLD Suburb Comparison
Peregian Beach for retirees and value; Sunshine Beach for families and beach lifestyle.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Peregian BeachSunshine Beach
Crime rate
Peregian Beach
19.2 / 1k
Sunshine Beach
55.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Peregian Beach
13
Sunshine Beach
65
Population
Peregian Beach
4,972
Sunshine Beach
2,480
Metric leadPeregian Beach 5Sunshine Beach 52 tiedacross 12 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesPeregian Beach
- Best for familiesSunshine Beach
- Best for beach lifestyleSunshine Beach
- Best for best valuePeregian Beach
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 | Peregian Beach | Sunshine Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 49.7/100 | 52.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 43.2/100 | 42.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 19.2 / 1k | 55.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 37.3/100 | 37.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 13 | 65 |
| Green cover | 5.9% | 2.2% |
| Population | 4,972 | 2,480 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Peregian Beach is a coastal mid-sized suburb with an easy, sea-led rhythm, and Sunshine Beach is a coastal smaller community shaped by beach life and outdoor living.
On the data, Peregian Beach is stronger for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and parks and reserves; Sunshine Beach answers with schools and education options, public transport access, and walkability.
Peregian Beach suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas Sunshine Beach is the stronger match for families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, 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.