Pelican Waters QLD

Postcode 4551 · Sunshine Coast LGA

Pelican Waters is a mid-sized suburb in Queensland within the Sunshine Coast local government area (postcode 4551). With a population of 7,393, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 55. Households earn a median income of $81K per year, with an average household size of 2.5 people. The most common occupations are professionals, clerical & administrative, managers. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Scottish.

The current median weekly rent is $975. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,200.

Pelican Waters is served by 1 school, including 1 combined. The average ICSEA score is 1095, which is above the national average of 1,000. Public transport access includes 10 bus stops. The crime rate in the Sunshine Coast LGA is below average at 3,765 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage8/10
Education6/10
Economic9/10
Disadvantage8/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$540
POPULATION
7,393
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age55
Household Size2.5
HH Income /wk$1,552
Personal Income /wk$671
Mortgage /mth$2,200
CRIME (Sunshine Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)3,765
Total Incidents3,765
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops10
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA1095
Total Students228
Independent1
Caloundra City Private SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1095
Data: Year ending Dec 2026