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Pelican NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pelican, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Pelican NSW is 874 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pelican is $706 per week ($36,712 per year). Median rent in Pelican is $370 per week ($1,603 per month). Pelican has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Pelican has a population density of 875.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Pelican is England. The most common religion is No Religion (47% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Indon. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican is $1,785.
There were 6 recorded offences in Pelican in 2025-26, a rate of 7 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (3 offences).
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Pelican Population
Pelican Median Income & Rent
Pelican Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Pelican Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pelican Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Pelican Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Pelican Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Pelican Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Pelican Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Pelican Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Pelican Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Pelican Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Pelican Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Pelican Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Pelican Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Pelican Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Pelican Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Pelican School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Pelican Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Pelican Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Pelican Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Pelican How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Pelican Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Pelican Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Pelican Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Pelican Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Pelican Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Pelican Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Pelican Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Pelican Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Pelican Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Pelican Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Pelican When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Pelican Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Pelican Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Pelican Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Pelican Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Pelican Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Pelican Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelican
What is the population of Pelican NSW?
The population of Pelican NSW is 874 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 875.1 people per km².Pelican is ranked #4,166 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Pelican?
The median personal income in Pelican NSW is $706 per week, or $36,712 per year.The median household income is $1,448 per week.Family income is $1,760 per week.Pelican is ranked #5,380 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Pelican?
Median rent in Pelican NSW is $370 per week ($1,603 per month).Rent represents 25.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pelican ranks #2,711 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Pelican?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican NSW is $1,785. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Pelican?
The median age in Pelican NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Pelican a good suburb to live in?
Pelican is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 874.The median income is $706/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.6% 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: 13189. All dollar figures in AUD.