Pelican Point SA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Pelican Point SA is 81 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pelican Point is $662 per week ($34,424 per year). Median rent in Pelican Point is $200 per week ($867 per month). Pelican Point has a median age of 63 years, older than the national median of 38. Pelican Point has a population density of 57.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pelican Point is England. The most common religion is No Religion (43% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Point is $1,083.

There were 4 recorded offences in Pelican Point in 2024-25, a rate of 49 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was property damage (3 offences).

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Pelican Point Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Pelican Point Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$662/wk
$34,424 per year
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Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
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Median Age
63years
25 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pelican Point Demographics

Gender Split

Male 55.6% (45) Female 44.4% (36)

Population Density

57.5
people per km²
81 people · 1.4 km²

Households

1.8
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,187
Family income/wk

Pelican Point Age Distribution

10-14
20-24
25-29
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pelican Point Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
74.2% 23 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
25.8% 8 dwellings

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

Pelican Point Country of Birth

Australia
86.0%
England
14.0%

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

Pelican Point Religion

No Religion
42.7%
Uniting Church
17.1%
Catholic
14.6%
Not stated
11.0%
Anglican
7.3%
Baptist
3.7%
Lutheran
3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pelican Point Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
36.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
33.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
16.7%
Year 10 or equivalent
13.6%

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

Pelican Point Employment

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Employed full-time
25.4% 17 people
Employed part-time
16.4% 11 people
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Not in labour force
58.2% 39 people

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

Pelican Point Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
47.8%
Bachelor Degree
39.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
13.0%

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

Pelican Point Occupation

Professionals
38.1%
Community & Personal Service
28.6%
Managers
19.0%
Clerical & Administrative
14.3%

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

Pelican Point Field of Study

Engineering
53.3%
Health
46.7%

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

Pelican Point Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pelican Point Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk
17.4%
$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
30.4%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
17.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
21.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pelican Point Marital Status

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Married
63.1% 53
↔️
Separated
3.6% 3
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Divorced
8.3% 7
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Never married
25.0% 21

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pelican Point Ancestry

English
41.9%
Irish
19.0%
Australian
18.1%
Scottish
11.4%
German
9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pelican Point School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
63.6%
Primary — Government
36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Pelican Point Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.9% 8
No need for assistance
95.1% 154

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

Pelican Point Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.7% 19
Not a volunteer
75.3% 58

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pelican Point Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.9%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
57.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pelican Point How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

Pelican Point Car Ownership

1 vehicle
28.9%
2 vehicles
36.8%
3 vehicles
23.7%
4+ vehicles
10.5%

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

Pelican Point Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
38.5%
3 bedrooms
48.7%
4 bedrooms
12.8%

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

Pelican Point Population Mobility

9.0%
moved in the last year
37.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
40.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pelican Point Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
144
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pelican Point Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
10
Diabetes
7
Heart disease
5
Stroke
4
Cancer
3
Arthritis
3
Mental health
3

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

Pelican Point Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$150-$299/wk
6.0%
$300-$399/wk
12.0%
$400-$499/wk
12.0%
$500-$649/wk
6.0%
$650-$799/wk
16.0%
$800-$999/wk
12.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
16.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pelican Point Family Structure

Couple — no children
75.5%
Couple — children under 15
18.4%
Couple — no children under 15
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pelican Point Military Service

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Previously served
4.1% 3
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Never served
95.9% 71

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pelican Point Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
16.2% 11
Did not provide
83.8% 57

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pelican Point Children Ever Born

2 children
78.9%
3 children
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Pelican Point When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
7
1961–1970
6

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

Pelican Point Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.2%
5–14 hours
31.1%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
9.5%
Did not do domestic work
29.7%

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

Pelican Point Household Size

1 person
37.5%
2 persons
62.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pelican Point Where Residents Moved From

Same address
71
Moved from SA
4

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

Pelican Point Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pelican Point Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 4 total

Property Damage
3
Fraud
1

Offence trend by year:

2022
2023
2024

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

Pelican Point Rent Prices & Affordability

22%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $912/wk
Median Rent $200/wk
Rent-to-Income 21.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Pelican Point

≈ $3,952/month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $712/wk
Rent share 21.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Pelican Point vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelican Point

What is the population of Pelican Point SA?

The population of Pelican Point SA is 81 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 57.5 people per km².

What is the median income in Pelican Point?

The median personal income in Pelican Point SA is $662 per week, or $34,424 per year.The median household income is $912 per week.Family income is $1,187 per week.

How much is rent in Pelican Point?

Median rent in Pelican Point SA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 21.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Pelican Point?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Point SA is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pelican Point?

The median age in Pelican Point SA is 63 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pelican Point a good suburb to live in?

Pelican Point is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 81.The median income is $662/wk, which is below the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.9% 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: 41131. All dollar figures in AUD.