NSW2281· Pop. 15,323Lake Macquarie

PELICAN

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

Vacancy rate is a modelled estimate. Price, rent and annual growth use real government data (see source labels on each card). This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

$1,200,000

NSW VG · 2026

Rent yield

3.0%

computed from govt data

Annual growth

24.0%

annualised from govt data

Vacancy rate

2.1%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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PELICAN shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median price sourced from NSW VG · 2026 — real government transaction data. Growth, demand and vacancy figures remain modelled estimates.

Median rent

$680/wk

NSW Fair Trading · Apr 2026

Demand change

+4.4%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

13.5

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.54%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+6.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

53 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.2%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

2020

$673k

2021

$800k

2022

$1003k

2023

$1275k

2024

$1120k

2025

$968k

2026

$1200k

Source: NSW VG · 2026 · all sources

Market overview

PELICAN is a NSW suburb offering lower rental yield and strong price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

Rental yield 3.0% with stable tenant demand
High annual growth of 24.0% — outperforming state average
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

High entry price may limit buyer pool
Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,400/wk

$48k taxable p.a.

Renters

21.2%

75.2% owner-occupier

Median age

49.0 yrs

Unemployment

3.5%

Population growth

+1.1% p.a.

Investor-owned

15.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

5% apartments

Degree qualified

14.6%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

12.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.7 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

6.4%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

96.5 km

Regional

Days on market

37 days

Normal turnover

Auction clearance

33.6%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.8 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

148/km²

Low density

Schools in postcode 2281

🏫6 Primary🎓1 Secondary

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (6)

St Patrick's Primary School

Catholic · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1041

Nords Wharf Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1023

Caves Beach Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1019

Blacksmiths Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 1004

Pelican Flat Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 981

Swansea Public School

Government · Yrs K-6

ICSEA 923

🎓Secondary (1)

Swansea High School

Government · Yrs 7-12

ICSEA 972

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Safe

95/ 100

0.6 offences / 100 persons

Source: NSW BOCSAR · 2024-25

School quality

Average

995ICSEA · national avg 1000

7 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent

8/ 100

🚆 0 train🚌 4 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

medium

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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