Pelican Lagoon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 68
The brief
What to know about Pelican Lagoon.
The postcode for Pelican Lagoon is 5222 (SA).
Pelican Lagoon (5222) sits in the Kangaroo Island region of South Australia.
Pelican Lagoon has roughly 48 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Pelican Lagoon 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 Lagoon's population at 48, with a median age of 68. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
48
Median age
68
Family households
68%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 68
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Pelican Lagoon.
Local schools for Pelican Lagoon
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Government School Catchment
Kangaroo Island Community Education
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Frequently asked
About Pelican Lagoon.
- What is the Pelican Lagoon postcode?
- Pelican Lagoon is in the 5222 postcode, in SA, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- Where is Pelican Lagoon?
- Pelican Lagoon is a regional suburb in SA, postcode 5222, in the Kangaroo Island region.
- What is the average rent in Pelican Lagoon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in Pelican Lagoon?
- There are 1 schools serving Pelican Lagoon on this page, including Kangaroo Island Community Education.
- How walkable is Pelican Lagoon?
- Pelican Lagoon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Pelican Lagoon?
- Pelican Lagoon is close to Muston, Haines, Sapphiretown, Island Beach, American River.
- What is the population of Pelican Lagoon?
- The population of Pelican Lagoon is approximately 48 (2021 Census). The median age is 68.
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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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