Overall score
Peregian Beach
46.4/100
Sunshine Beach
48.5/100
Peregian Beach vs Sunshine Beach, QLD suburb comparison
Peregian Beach for retirees and investment; 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
11.4 / 1k
Sunshine Beach
31.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Peregian Beach
9
Sunshine Beach
62
Population
Peregian Beach
4,972
Sunshine Beach
2,480
Metric leadPeregian Beach 4Sunshine Beach 51 tiedacross 10 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 investmentPeregian Beach
- Best for best valuePeregian Beach
- Best for best schoolsSunshine 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 | 46.4/100 | 48.5/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 38.5/100 | 10.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 11.4 / 1k | 31.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 10 | 15 |
| Walkability | 15.0/100 | 59.5/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 9 | 62 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile; Sunshine Beach answers with schools and education options and public transport access.
Peregian Beach suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas Sunshine Beach is the stronger match for families and people chasing a beach lifestyle.