Peregian Beach, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Peregian Beach, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
| Locality | Peregian Beach |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Noosa Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -26.47454 |
| Longitude | 153.07512 |
| Population | 3,863 |
| Density | 223.6 /km² |
| Area | 17.3 km² |
| Elevation | 13 m |
| Postcode | 4573 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 111 km north |
Peregian Beach is a locality in the Noosa Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,863. The locality covers an area of 17.3 km², giving a population density of about 223.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 13 m above sea level. It lies approximately 111 km north of Brisbane. Peregian Beach is located at 26.4745°S, 153.0751°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4573.
Peregian Beach unfurls along the Queensland coast, a ribbon of golden sand meeting the persistent whisper of the Pacific. It lies 23.7 km north of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 2°T), and is situated 10.9 km south-south-east of Tewantin. The air here carries the tang of salt and the subtle perfume of eucalypts, a constant reminder of the wilder hinterland that backs this seaside settlement. Gentle dunes, cloaked in hardy native grasses that sway like wind-combed hair, transition into a vibrant green fringe of casuarinas and pandanus palms, their twisted forms testament to the sea's steady hand. The sky above often hangs a vast, luminous blue, a canvas upon which the sun paints fleeting dramas of light and shadow, particularly in the late afternoon when the ocean’s surface begins to gleam with a molten, almost bruised, quality. Life here moves with the ebb and flow of the tides, a comforting rhythm that underpins the everyday comings and goings of its residents.
The story of Peregian Beach is one entwined with the broader Sunshine Coast narrative, a journey from untamed coastal scrub to a sought-after enclave. While its origins are not as ancient as some neighbouring regions, its development gained momentum as the area became more accessible, drawing people who sought solace and a connection to the natural beauty of the coastline. The local economy, once perhaps more reliant on agriculture or market gardens in the fertile surrounding lands, now largely thrives on tourism and the lifestyle it affords, with a scattering of boutique shops and cafes catering to both permanent residents and holidaymakers. Peregian Beach is known for its relaxed atmosphere, a place where the emphasis is on enjoying the abundant natural amenities, from the surf breaks that draw keen surfers to the kilometres of walking tracks that meander through coastal bushland, offering glimpses of native wildlife and breathtaking ocean vistas.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Peregian Beach, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Peregian Beach, in the Noosa Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Peregian Beach includes the postcode (4573), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Noosa Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Peregian Beach is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |