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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
Pelican Lagoon Median Income & Rent
Pelican Lagoon Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pelican Lagoon Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pelican Lagoon Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pelican Lagoon Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pelican Lagoon Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pelican Lagoon How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pelican Lagoon When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pelican Lagoon Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 2 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au
Pelican Lagoon Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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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.