Marcus Beach vs Peregian Beach
The verdict
Peregian Beach rates higher for liveability (45 vs 33). Marcus Beach is closer to the coast (1.1 km vs 2.2 km).
Scores
Marcus BeachPeregian Beach
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 44 |
| Transport | 23 | 21 |
| Education | 73 | 71 |
| Liveability | 33 | 45 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 839 | 4,972 |
| Median age | 48 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,613 | $1,896 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 48.2% | 44.5% |
| Born in Australia | 75.3% | 72.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.5 | 2.6 |
Growth: Marcus Beach — · Peregian Beach —
Property
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $950 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 100 | 100 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 238 | 221 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 119 | 161 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 2,700 | 2,700 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,079 |
See the full school list on each profile: Marcus Beach · Peregian Beach
Transport
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 23 | 21 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 10 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 14.3 km | 12.2 km |
Liveability
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.5°C | 28.5°C |
| Winter max temp | 21.5°C | 21.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 5 |
| Parks | 3 | 7 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 1.1 km | 2.2 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 114.0 km | 111.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.4 km | 5.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.8 km | 8.4 km |
Population & growth
| Marcus Beach | Peregian Beach | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 839 | 4,972 |
| Estimated 2025 | 883 | 5,230 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 1.27% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Marcus Beach or Peregian Beach?
Marcus Beach and Peregian Beach have similar residential safety scores (100 and 100/100).
Which has better public transport, Marcus Beach or Peregian Beach?
Marcus Beach has the higher transport score (Marcus Beach 23/100 vs Peregian Beach 21/100).
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