Peregian Beach, Queensland

Infobox Australian Place | type = suburb
name = Peregian Beach
state = qld
city = Sunshine Coast

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propval = $578,250 [ [http://www.domain.com.au/public/suburbprofile.aspx?searchTerm=peregian+beach&mode=research domain.com.au] , accessed 19 December 2006]
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postcode = 4573
est = 1960 [http://thenoosaplan.noosa.qld.gov.au/PlanningDevelopment/documents/Marcus%20&%20Peregian%20Beach.pdf Noosa Shire Historical Cultural Heritage - Marcus & Peregian Beach, July 2002] 19 December 2006]
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lga = Noosa
stategov = Noosa
fedgov = Wide Bay
dist1 = 124
location1 = Brisbane
near-nw = (Lake Weyba) Noosaville
near-n = Marcus Beach
near-ne = "Pacific Ocean"
near-e = "Pacific Ocean"
near-w = Weyba Downs
near-se = "Pacific Ocean"
near-s = Coolum Beach
near-sw = Peregian Springs

Peregian Beach (coord|26|28|S|153|05|E|type:city(2200)_region:AU-QLD) is a small seaside town on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, in the Noosa Shire. "Peregian" is an Aboriginal word for emu. [ [http://www.dovenetq.net.au/~piula/Placenames/page52.html South East Queensland - Place Names] 19 December 2006] The population is about 2200 and is a popular surfing location. The Wahoo Seafood Cafe in Peregian Beach is locally famous for its deep-fried Mars BarFact|date=February 2007.

There is a village style shopping precinct and a Surf Club, Bowls Club, and recently built Hotel. The local skate park is popular amongst skaters in the region, but can be prone to short periods of flash flooding in the wet season.

The town of Peregian has recently been given an upgrade, with a new shopping precinct including several new restaurants, a medical centre, and assorted shops. Several other shops, including the Peregian Beach Bakery, have recently been renovated. Peregian has become more popular, with many families visiting the markets, going to the beach, or catching up in the many cafes.

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