Barcaldine Regional Council

Pelican Creek

QLD4726

Pelican Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

372

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Pelican Creek.

Pelican Creek (4726) sits in the Barcaldine region of Queensland.

Pelican Creek has roughly 372 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Pelican Creek scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pelican Creek's population at 372, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

372

Median age

41

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$94/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$80/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

372

Median age: 41

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Barcaldine Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

154

total offences in 2026 across the Barcaldine Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences29 (18.8%)
Offences Against Property22 (14.3%)
Traffic and Related Offences13 (8.4%)
Drink Driving10 (6.5%)
Other Property Damage10 (6.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Pelican Creek.

Local schools for Pelican Creek

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Government School Catchment

Aramac State School

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Frequently asked

About Pelican Creek.

What is the Pelican Creek postcode?
Pelican Creek is in the 4726 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Pelican Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $94, for units it's $80.
What schools are in Pelican Creek?
There are 1 schools serving Pelican Creek on this page, including Aramac State School.
How walkable is Pelican Creek?
Pelican Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Pelican Creek?
Pelican Creek is close to Aramac, Garfield, Dunrobin, Saltern, Barcaldine.
What is the population of Pelican Creek?
Pelican Creek has approximately 372 residents. The median age is 41.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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