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Pelican Waters QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Pelican Waters, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Pelican Waters QLD is 7,393 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Pelican Waters is $671 per week ($34,892 per year). Median rent in Pelican Waters is $540 per week ($2,340 per month). Pelican Waters has a median age of 55 years, older than the national median of 38. Pelican Waters has a population density of 886.9 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Pelican Waters is England. The most common religion is No Religion (37% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Waters is $2,200.

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Pelican Waters Population

residents (Census 2021)

Pelican Waters Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$671/wk

$34,892 per year

#5964 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$540/wk

$2,340 per month

#435 of 14,663

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Median Age

55years

17 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,200/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.7 per bedroom

Pelican Waters Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.1% (3,557) Female 51.9% (3,833)

Population Density

886.9

people per km²

7,393 people · 8.3 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,717

Family income/wk

Pelican Waters Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Pelican Waters Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.8% 1,564 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

34.2% 814 dwellings

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

Pelican Waters Country of Birth

Australia

86.3%

England

11.1%

Germany

0.7%

India

0.5%

China

0.4%

Canada

0.3%

France

0.3%

Indonesia

0.2%

Egypt

0.1%

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

Pelican Waters Religion

No Religion

37.4%

Catholic

23.2%

Anglican

20.8%

Uniting Church

5.9%

Not stated

5.5%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

3.0%

Christian (other)

2.3%

Baptist

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Pelican Waters Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

56.8%

Year 10 or equivalent

30.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.4%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.7%

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

Pelican Waters Languages Spoken at Home

Other

33.1%

German

15.7%

Afrikaans

13.4%

Vietnamese

9.4%

Mandarin

8.7%

Cantonese

7.9%

Spanish

6.3%

Gujarati

5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Pelican Waters Employment

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Employed full-time

25.5% 1,474 people

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Employed part-time

18.8% 1,087 people

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Unemployed

2.6% 149 people

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Not in labour force

53.2% 3,081 people

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

Pelican Waters Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

36.7%

Bachelor Degree

25.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

24.0%

Postgraduate Degree

7.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.2%

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

Pelican Waters Occupation

Professionals

27.7%

Managers

17.2%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.3%

Clerical & Administrative

14.1%

Community & Personal Service

11.1%

Sales Workers

7.5%

Labourers

4.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.7%

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

Pelican Waters Field of Study

Management & Commerce

25.0%

Engineering

17.4%

Health

14.5%

Society & Culture

11.8%

Education

9.3%

Architecture & Building

8.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

6.5%

Creative Arts

1.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

1.9%

Agriculture & Environment

1.6%

Information Technology

1.6%

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

Pelican Waters Dwelling Types

Separate house

93.1%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

5.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Pelican Waters Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$1-$149/wk

1.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.7%

$300-$399/wk

1.5%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

3.6%

$650-$799/wk

8.8%

$800-$999/wk

7.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

4.4%

$4,000+/wk

13.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Pelican Waters Marital Status

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Married

65.8% 4,188

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Separated

2.1% 135

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Divorced

7.6% 484

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Widowed

5.4% 346

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Never married

19.0% 1,211

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Pelican Waters Ancestry

English

37.1%

Australian

26.2%

Scottish

9.8%

Irish

9.7%

Other

5.2%

German

4.9%

Italian

1.9%

Dutch

1.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.3%

New Zealander

0.9%

Chinese

0.9%

Welsh

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Pelican Waters School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

21.8%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

15.1%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

11.6%

Secondary — Catholic

11.6%

Primary — Catholic

7.9%

Vocational Education

7.2%

Pre-school

7.0%

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

Pelican Waters Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

6.2% 883

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No need for assistance

93.8% 13,375

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

Pelican Waters Volunteering

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Volunteer

17.2% 1,049

—

Not a volunteer

82.8% 5,060

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Pelican Waters Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

5.4%

$300-$449/mo

2.3%

$450-$599/mo

2.8%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

4.2%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

8.7%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

11.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

26.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

19.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

17.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Pelican Waters How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.8%

Did not go to work

17.9%

Car (passenger)

5.4%

Walked only

1.0%

Bicycle

1.0%

Other

0.7%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.5%

Truck

0.5%

Bus

0.3%

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

Pelican Waters Car Ownership

0 vehicles

1.4%

1 vehicle

31.1%

2 vehicles

46.9%

3 vehicles

13.8%

4+ vehicles

6.9%

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

Pelican Waters Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

0.4%

2 bedrooms

3.5%

3 bedrooms

23.8%

4 bedrooms

60.2%

5 bedrooms

11.0%

6+ bedrooms

1.1%

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

Pelican Waters Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

50.3%

moved in the last 5 years

4.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

47.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Pelican Waters Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

252

Indigenous residents

14,080

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Pelican Waters Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

530

Arthritis

406

Heart disease

293

Cancer

225

Diabetes

219

Asthma

217

Lung condition

208

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Pelican Waters Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

5.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.2%

$300-$399/wk

5.2%

$400-$499/wk

4.3%

$500-$649/wk

4.8%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

9.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.6%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.7%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

7.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.2%

$3,500+/wk

4.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Pelican Waters Family Structure

Couple — no children

44.8%

Couple — children under 15

31.1%

Couple — no children under 15

16.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

One parent — no children under 15

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Pelican Waters Military Service

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Current ADF — Reserves

0.1% 8

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Previously served

5.2% 317

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Never served

94.7% 5,805

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Pelican Waters Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 839

—

Did not provide

86.2% 5,258

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Pelican Waters Children Ever Born

No children

23.8%

1 child

11.7%

2 children

36.9%

3 children

19.9%

4 children

6.3%

5+ children

1.4%

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

Pelican Waters When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

103

1961–1970

204

1971–1980

215

1981–1990

210

1991–2000

197

2001–2010

431

2011–2015

189

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

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

Pelican Waters Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.4%

5–14 hours

30.8%

15–29 hours

18.0%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

21.4%

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

Pelican Waters Household Size

1 person

13.9%

2 persons

52.1%

3 persons

12.5%

4 persons

13.9%

5 persons

5.3%

6+ persons

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Pelican Waters Where Residents Moved From

Same address

5,859

Moved from QLD

599

Moved — same area (SA2)

287

Moved from NSW

105

Moved from VIC

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from TAS

Moved from SA

Moved from ACT

Moved from NT

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

Pelican Waters Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

85.5%

Step family — no other children

9.4%

Blended family — no other children

2.6%

Other couple — children only

1.3%

Intact family — other children present

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Pelican Waters Schools

schools nearby

government

1037

avg ICSEA score

2,383

total students

Caloundra City Private School Independent

Combined · Prep-12 · 228 students

1095

ICSEA

Baringa State Primary School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 930 students

1032

ICSEA

Golden Beach State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 548 students

1015

ICSEA

Baringa State Secondary College Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 677 students

1007

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Pelican Waters Rent Prices & Affordability

35%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,552/wk

Median Rent $540/wk

Rent-to-Income 34.8%

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

If you earn X in Pelican Waters

Your weekly income

≈ $6,725/month

Median rent $540/wk

Left after rent $1,012/wk

Rent share 34.8%

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Pelican Waters vs State & National Average

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Pop: 3,698 Income: $449/wk Rent: $260/wk

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Pop: 3,725 Income: $916/wk Rent: $320/wk

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Pop: 3,727 Income: $796/wk Rent: $470/wk

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Pop: 3,733 Income: $938/wk Rent: $380/wk

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Pop: 3,758 Income: $533/wk Rent: $370/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pelican Waters

What is the population of Pelican Waters QLD?

The population of Pelican Waters QLD is 7,393 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 886.9 people per km².Pelican Waters is ranked #983 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Pelican Waters?

The median personal income in Pelican Waters QLD is $671 per week, or $34,892 per year.The median household income is $1,552 per week.Family income is $1,717 per week.Pelican Waters is ranked #5,964 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Pelican Waters?

Median rent in Pelican Waters QLD is $540 per week ($2,340 per month).Rent represents 34.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Pelican Waters ranks #435 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Pelican Waters?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Pelican Waters QLD is $2,200. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Pelican Waters?

The median age in Pelican Waters QLD is 55 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Pelican Waters a good suburb to live in?

Pelican Waters is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 7,393.The median income is $671/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (34.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32294. All dollar figures in AUD.