Side by sideSuburb comparison

Pelican vs Swansea Heads.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Pelican edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pelican (1003) sits above Swansea Heads (997).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Pelican edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997).

Common questionsPelican vs Swansea Heads

Common questions

Does Pelican or Swansea Heads have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Pelican scores 1003 vs 997 in Swansea Heads. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Pelican
Metric
Swansea Heads

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$370/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$370/wk
$370/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$380/wk
78.0%
Owner occupied
83.0%
18.0%
Renter occupied
14.0%

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
10
100
Bike score
35
874
Population
609
48
Median age
46

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
20
1003
Avg ICSEA
997

Climate

1143 mm
Annual rainfall
1143 mm
24.7°C
Mean max (Jan)
24.7°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).