Pelican Lagoon SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pelican Lagoon, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pelican Lagoon SA is 48 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pelican Lagoon is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in Pelican Lagoon is $240 per week ($1,040 per month). Pelican Lagoon has a median age of 68 years, older than the national median of 38. Pelican Lagoon has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pelican Lagoon is England. The most common religion is No Religion (60% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Lagoon is $780.

There were 2 recorded offences in Pelican Lagoon in 2024-25, a rate of 42 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).

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Pelican Lagoon Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pelican Lagoon Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
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Median Rent
$240/wk
$1,040 per month
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Median Age
68years
30 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$780/mo
Avg household size: 1.9

Pelican Lagoon Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (23) Female 50.0% (23)

Population Density

1.6
people per km²
48 people · 30.9 km²

Households

1.9
Avg household size
Persons per bedroom
$1,031
Family income/wk

Pelican Lagoon Age Distribution

15-19
30-34
50-54
55-59
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pelican Lagoon Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
68.4% 13 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
31.6% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Pelican Lagoon Country of Birth

Australia
65.2%
England
34.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Religion

No Religion
60.0%
Anglican
12.5%
Lattr day Snts
10.0%
Not stated
10.0%
Uniting Church
7.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
81.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
10.8%
Year 10 or equivalent
8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Employment

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Employed full-time
6.4% 3 people
Employed part-time
25.5% 12 people
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Not in labour force
68.1% 32 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Qualifications

Bachelor Degree
45.8%
Certificate III/IV
29.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
12.5%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
12.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Occupation

Managers
53.8%
Professionals
23.1%
Community & Personal Service
23.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Pelican Lagoon Field of Study

Education
47.1%
Engineering
29.4%
Society & Culture
23.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
45.5%
$650-$799/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
27.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Marital Status

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Married
65.2% 30
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Divorced
17.4% 8
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Widowed
6.5% 3
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Never married
10.9% 5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Ancestry

English
45.3%
Australian
18.9%
Scottish
15.1%
Other
9.4%
German
5.7%
Irish
5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Need for Assistance

No need for assistance
100.0% 87

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Volunteering

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Volunteer
48.9% 23
Not a volunteer
51.1% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pelican Lagoon How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.0%
Did not go to work
30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Car Ownership

1 vehicle
46.7%
2 vehicles
53.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
14.3%
2 bedrooms
52.4%
3 bedrooms
33.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Population Mobility

18.8%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
35.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
77
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
10
Asthma
6
Diabetes
4
Arthritis
3
Cancer
3

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
9.1%
$300-$399/wk
12.1%
$400-$499/wk
12.1%
$650-$799/wk
18.2%
$800-$999/wk
27.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Family Structure

Couple — no children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Unpaid Carers

Did not provide
100.0% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pelican Lagoon When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
9
1981–1990
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
6.4%
5–14 hours
29.8%
15–29 hours
29.8%
30+ hours
27.7%
Did not do domestic work
6.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Household Size

1 person
17.6%
2 persons
82.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Where Residents Moved From

Same address
39
Moved — same area (SA2)
9

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Pelican Lagoon Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total

Theft
2

Offence trend by year:

2021
2022
2024

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Pelican Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability

29%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $833/wk
Median Rent $240/wk
Rent-to-Income 28.8%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Pelican Lagoon

≈ $3,610/month
Median rent $240/wk
Left after rent $593/wk
Rent share 28.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pelican Lagoon vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelican Lagoon

What is the population of Pelican Lagoon SA?

The population of Pelican Lagoon SA is 48 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.6 people per km².

What is the median income in Pelican Lagoon?

The median personal income in Pelican Lagoon SA is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $833 per week.Family income is $1,031 per week.

How much is rent in Pelican Lagoon?

Median rent in Pelican Lagoon SA is $240 per week ($1,040 per month).Rent represents 28.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Pelican Lagoon?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Lagoon SA is $780. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pelican Lagoon?

The median age in Pelican Lagoon SA is 68 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pelican Lagoon a good suburb to live in?

Pelican Lagoon is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 48.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (28.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 41130. All dollar figures in AUD.