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Pelican Lagoon

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  • Green suburb
What Pelican Lagoon is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

Pelican Lagoon is a welcoming smaller community in the local area, with a settled community character. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.

An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees. Parks, reserves and open space make it genuinely outdoor-friendly for walks, sport and weekend downtime. Homes offer solid value for the lifestyle on offer.

A trickle of new development is refreshing selected pockets without changing the overall feel.

Population

Population
48
Median age
68
Median household income / week
$833
Dwelling vacancy
50%
Unoccupied private dwellings
20 of 40
Median monthly mortgage
$780
Employment rate
35.6%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 0 / 0

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Crime & safety

Total offences (2024–25)
2
Against the person
0
Against property
2
Rate per 1,000 residents
41.7
State safety percentile
57.4th (lower crime is better)

Most common offence types

  • Other Theft2

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Crime rate and year-on-year trend

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Public transport

5 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Hog Bay Rd / Island Beach Rd - South side (Island Beach Clearing)
  • Hog Bay Rd / Mitchell Dr - North side (YMCA Corner)
  • Hog Bay Rd / Mitchell Dr - North side (YMCA Corner)
  • Hog Bay Rd / Muston Rd - North side (Muston Corner)
  • Hog Bay Rd / Muston Rd - North side (Muston Corner)

Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)

Public transport stop coverage

Data sources & freshness

Planning & development

Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.

16 planning-related records

2026· 2 proposals

  • March 2026

  • Construction of a storage shed and associated earthworks for driveway access
    LOT 1 SOUTHERN CLIFFS RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment

  • February 2026

  • Single storey detached dwelling (tiny home) with deck and verandah
    LOT 51 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment
2025· 1 proposal

  • July 2025

  • Tourist accommodation comprising four (4)one-bedroom cabins, shared guest shower and toilet block, separate shared kitchen, 22,500 litre water tank and forming of unmade road reserve.
    LOT 162 MITCHELL DR PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment
2024· 2 proposals

  • July 2024

  • Tourism facility comprising 20 accommodation cabins (one cabin to be used for worker accommodation), a single storey shop building (restaurant with outdoor dining) with perimeter decking, an entry stone wall (advertising display) and associated infrastructure including driveways and access tracks, car parking, rainwater tanks and wastewater treatment and dispersal
    3728 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment

  • June 2024

  • Three tourist accommodation studios, associated driveway and 100,000 litre water tank
    LOT 407 RATCLIFF TRK PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment
2023· 6 proposals

  • December 2023

  • Land Division (1 into 2)
    LOT 202 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made

  • September 2023

  • Construction of single storey dwelling, outbuilding (garage) and four (4) tourist accommodation cabins and associated rainwater tanks for domestic water supply and fire-fighting
    LOT 118 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment

  • July 2023

  • Single storey detached dwelling with two (2) 25,000 litre water tanks
    LOT 3 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made
  • Construction of additional bedroom, ensuite and storeroom to existing two bedroom residence. Existing main bedroom and ensuite to be converted into dressing room and walkway respectively
    134 RATCLIFF TRK PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made
  • Construction of inground swimming pool and associated safety features
    134 RATCLIFF TRK PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made
  • Construction of a domestic outbuilding
    416 MUSTON RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made
2022· 5 proposals

  • November 2022

  • Replacement of old timber public access stairs to Fibre Reinforced Polymer Stairs to current standards
    LOT 487 PENNINGTON BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made

  • August 2022

  • Tourist accommodation park comprising ten (10) glamping tents with associated decking, amenities block, refuge building, water storage tanks and associated driveway access and car parking.
    3522 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment

  • July 2022

  • Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of a single storey detached dwelling (replacement dwelling) and above-ground rainwater tank
    2874 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Under Assessment

  • March 2022

  • Construction of carport extension from an existing shed.
    3162 HOG BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made

  • February 2022

  • Extension of existing deck
    86 PENNINGTON BAY RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Decision Made

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)

Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)

Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)

Data sources & freshness

Heritage

6 state heritage places

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.

Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)

Bushfire hazard overlays

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Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
12
Parks (OSM)
0

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)

Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Recent changes

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  • Construction of a domestic outbuildingplanning416 MUSTON RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Lodged 05 Jul 2023 · Decision Made
  • Construction of a storage shed and associated earthworks for driveway accessplanningLOT 1 SOUTHERN CLIFFS RD PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Lodged 04 Mar 2026 · Under Assessment
  • Construction of additional bedroom, ensuite and storeroom to existing two bedroom residence. Existing main bedroom and ensuite to be converted into dressing room and walkway respectivelyplanning134 RATCLIFF TRK PELICAN LAGOON SA 5222Lodged 14 Jul 2023 · Decision Made

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