Pelican vs Swansea Heads.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $1,000,000 and $1,350,000. Pelican edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
Pelican (median $1,000,000) is roughly 26% cheaper to buy into than Swansea Heads ($1,350,000). Over the past year, Swansea Heads (+7.8%) ran 2.5 percentage points ahead of Pelican (+5.3%) on house-price growth.
On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Pelican (1003) sits above Swansea Heads (997).
For buyers
Pelican is the lower entry point at $1,000,000 median, 26% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
For investors
Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: Pelican delivers the better gross yield (3.90% vs 2.89%), but Swansea Heads has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
For families
Pelican edges out on average school ICSEA (1003 vs 997).
Common questions
Is Pelican or Swansea Heads cheaper to buy in?
Pelican has the lower median house price at $1,000,000, roughly 26% below Swansea Heads ($1,350,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Pelican or Swansea Heads?
Over the past 12 months, Swansea Heads grew +7.8% vs +5.3% in Pelican, a gap of 2.5 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
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.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Pelican or Swansea Heads?
Gross rental yield on houses is 3.90% in Pelican vs 2.89% in Swansea Heads. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
The numbers behind the take
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Lifestyle & Demographics
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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