Question 1

Is Pelican a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Pelican is a small lakeside suburb on the western edge of Lake Macquarie, defined by its water outlook and a quiet, water-orientated way of life. Housing ranges from modest older cottages away from the shore to newer waterfront homes, and day-to-day shops and services are found in nearby Swansea while larger centres and coastal beaches are a short drive away. The foreshore and boating scene shape daily life here: Pelican Foreshore Park has a fully fenced playground, picnic and BBQ facilities and a reopened boat ramp, Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie maintains a boat base, and a monthly Pelican Foreshore markets runs along Lakeview Parade.

It is a small community of 874 people with a median age of 48, and households are largely owner-occupied with families dominated by couple households. Council has identified a multi-precinct foreshore stabilisation program for the area, and some stabilisation works are under way, which will be relevant if you care about waterfront maintenance. Whether Pelican suits you will come down to how much you value lake access and a residential, boating-centred lifestyle.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Pelican?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in Pelican (2281) to produce reliable house or unit price and rent figures. With only the Census household income figure available, it's not possible to describe how expensive it is to live in Pelican compared with local incomes at the most recent Census.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Pelican a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

Pelican hasn't had enough recent sales to publish reliable 12-month figures for how house or unit values and rents have moved, so there isn't a clear picture of how it has performed as an investment over the past year. Without those published movements, it's not possible to describe recent capital growth or rental income for the suburb.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	48	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

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