Peregian Springs

Peregian Springs is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia.

Peregian Springs is a suburb in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. The suburb is home to a large-scale housing estate of the same name which is being developed by FKP Property Group. At the 2016 census, Peregian Springs had a population of 7,065.

Peregian is a Kabi Kabi word for emu or may derive from perridhan/jan meaning mangrove seeds. Nearby Mount Peregian was formerly known as Emu Mountain.St Andrew's Anglican College was planned to commence construction in 2001 to open in 2002. However, the discovery of the endangered Wallum sedge frog (Litoria Olongburensis) on the site necessitated the revision of the school's master plan to protect the frog's natural habitat. Construction commenced in 2002 and the school was opened on 28 January 2003 by Archbishop of Brisbane, Phillip Aspinall. The school opened 161 students directed by principal Sue Hornum.Peregian Springs State School commenced construction in April 2009. Gwen Sands was appointed principal to establish the school on 13 July 2009. Parents, friends and community members voted for the school's name through a wide consultation process involving the whole community. Ministerial approval for the school's name was received on 29 September 2009. The school opened on 27 January 2010 with 265 students attending on the first day. The school was officially opened by the Minister for Education and Training, Geoff Wilson on 12 February 2010. The school doubled in size in the first two years with 500 students enrolled by the end of 2011. During 2011, Stage 2 of the building program was completed giving the school another 8 classrooms and a science and technology classroom. Peregian Springs State School was awarded Independent Public School status in 2012. By 2017 the school had an indoor sports centre, outdoor courts and additional classrooms, common areas and playgrounds to accommodate more than 1000 students.At the 2011 census the suburb recorded a population of 3,949.At the 2016 census, Peregian Springs had a population of 7,065.

Average solar irradiation: 4.90 kWh/m2/day

Average wind speed: 3.88 m/s

Average air temperature: 19.38 °C

Average earth temperature: 20.18 °C

Average humidity: 66.63

Average air pressure: 99.11 kPa