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Doonan vs Peregian Springs

The verdict

Peregian Springs rates higher for transport (28 vs 0). Peregian Springs is closer to the coast (3.0 km vs 8.7 km).

Scores

DoonanPeregian Springs
DoonanPeregian Springs
Overall3049
Transport028
Education6566
Liveability3054

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

DoonanPeregian Springs
Population3,7279,532
Median age4639
Median household income (wk)$2,096$1,836
Bachelor degree or higher38.7%36.3%
Born in Australia71.3%69.2%
Avg household size2.92.8

Growth: Doonan · Peregian Springs

Property

DoonanPeregian Springs
Median house priceData not availableData not available
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)Data not available$790
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

DoonanPeregian Springs
Residential safety score100100
Break & enter dwelling /100k376367
Motor vehicle theft /100k188189
Domestic assault /100kData not availableData not available
Total incidents /100k (all)3,5323,532

Total incidents over time

Schools

DoonanPeregian Springs
Total schools12
Government01
Independent11
Average ICSEA1,0831,099

See the full school list on each profile: Doonan · Peregian Springs

Transport

DoonanPeregian Springs
Transport score028
Train stations00
Bus stops022
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)6.8 km11.5 km

Liveability

DoonanPeregian Springs
Summer max temp28.5°C28.5°C
Winter max temp21.5°C21.5°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,5001,500
Supermarkets01
Cafes & restaurants31
Parks07
PlaygroundsData not available1
Swimming poolsData not available32
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)8.7 km3.0 km
Distance to CBD (km)113.3 km108.5 km
Nearest beach (km)8.2 km4.1 km
Nearest hospital (km)6.2 km10.6 km

Population & growth

DoonanPeregian Springs
Population (2021)3,7279,532
Estimated 20253,98910,520
Projected 2041Data not availableData not available
Annual growth rate1.71%2.50%

Common questions

Which is safer, Doonan or Peregian Springs?

Doonan and Peregian Springs have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).

Which has better schools, Doonan or Peregian Springs?

Peregian Springs has a higher average school ICSEA (Doonan 1083 vs Peregian Springs 1099; national average 1000).

Which has better public transport, Doonan or Peregian Springs?

Peregian Springs has the higher transport score (Doonan 0/100 vs Peregian Springs 28/100).

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Data sources

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