QLD4551· Pop. 68,286Sunshine Coast

PELICAN WATERS

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

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Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

—

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

17.9%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

4.6%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.6%

modelled estimate

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PELICAN WATERS 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 rent

$1,013/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+4.1%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

11.2

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

6.27%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+8.8%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.4%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

51 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

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

Highlights

Strong rental yield of 17.9%
Consistent annual growth of 4.6%
Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,489/wk

$34k taxable p.a.

Renters

28.8%

67.8% owner-occupier

Median age

44.0 yrs

Unemployment

6.2%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

13.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

81%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

22.0%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

8.1%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

980 m²

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

4.2%

Some Airbnb activity

Market activity

Distance to CBD

71.6 km

Regional

Days on market

72 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.0%

Buyer's market

Walkability

0 / 100

Car-dependent

Coastal proximity

20.1 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

FTTC

Good — fibre to curb

Population density

67/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4551

🏫7 Primary🎓2 Secondary📚6 Combined⭐1 Special

ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (7)

Our Lady of the Rosary School

Catholic · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1092(82%)

321 students17:1 student–teacher58% girls35% top SEA quarter

Currimundi State School