Peregian Beach

Peregian Beach is a small coastal town located on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia.

It is split between two local government areas, with the eastern coastal area being in the Shire of Noosa and the western hinterland part being in the Sunshine Coast Region. The suburb of Peregian Beach had a population of 4,972 people during the 2021 census.

The eastern coastal strip of Peregian Beach is characterized by sandy beaches and continuous residential developments. The western part of Peregian Beach is constrained by the Noosa National Park, while the northern border is formed by Lake Weyba. The area to the east is bounded by Noosa National Park and Murdering Creek, while the southwestern boundary roughly follows Emu Mountain Road. This area is relatively less developed and is sparsely populated. The nearby Mount Peregian was formerly known as Emu Mountain. During World War II, Peregian Beach, Sunshine Beach and surrounding areas were used for artillery training. Present-day residents sometimes discover artillery shells and unexploded ordnances on their land. The Peregian Beach Community Primary School was opened in 2002 and later expanded to include secondary schooling, renamed as the Peregian Beach Community College. In 2015, a competition was held for local residents to choose one out of four pieces of artwork to decorate the concrete walls of the Peregian Beach Reservoir. The winning artwork was "Peregian Stand" by Peregian artist Colin Passmore, which depicted a stand of melaleuca trees.