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Pelican

19.1 km south-west of Newcastle city centreCity of Lake Macquarie4 min to Blacksmiths Beach9 min to Lake Macquarienext to Swansea and Blacksmiths

Flat, accessible suburb popular with retirees and those needing level ground. Not glamorous but practical. Close to Swansea.

Steady affordable suburb. Retiree demographic keeps demand stable.

Best for

Retirees, Flat terrain, accessible, quiet
Downsizers, Practical, affordable, easy living
Budget buyers, Entry-level Lake Mac pricing

Watch for

Not prestigious or scenic
Some older housing stock
Lacks distinctive character

Flat blocks, no stairs, 5 mins to Swansea. Perfect for us at this stage of life.

Local perspective

About Lake Macquarie

Lake Mac is where Newcastle people move when they want space, water, and a slower clock. The vibe is family-friendly, boat-friendly, retirement-friendly.

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Lake Mac Vibes editorial assessment

Median House

$1.0M

Median Unit

—

YoY Growth

—

Vibe Score

52/100

Building approvals Licensed venues Late trading Contaminated land Recent sales

Basemap: OpenStreetMap via Protomaps Findings: council registers, NSW Liquor & Gaming, NSW contaminated land register

Common questions about Pelican

What is the median house price in Pelican?

The median house price in Pelican is $1.0M. Data: NSW Valuer General. For address-specific property intelligence, check any address on Lake Mac Vibes.

Is Pelican a good suburb?

Pelican suits retirees and downsizers. The median house is $1.0M and it scores 52/100 on our vibe index. Momentum reads steady and the price trajectory is stable. Worth checking first: not prestigious or scenic and some older housing stock. Every figure comes from public registers and is refreshed weekly. A suburb average is not an address, so check the specific street before you commit.

What's it like living in Pelican?

Flat, accessible suburb popular with retirees and those needing level ground. Not glamorous but practical. Close to Swansea. See the full suburb profile for detailed local insights, or check a specific address to see what's happening within 500m.

How noisy is Pelican?

Pelican has 1 licensed venue tracked in our data. Venue types include: other. Noise impact depends on proximity and trading hours. Enter any address to see noise sources within 500m, including late-trading venues, major roads, and rail corridors.

Who is Pelican best for?

Pelican is best suited for: Retirees, Downsizers, Budget buyers. Key things to watch: Not prestigious or scenic; Some older housing stock; Lacks distinctive character. Neighbourhood fit varies by location. Check a specific address to see the exact signals around it.

What do locals say about Pelican?

Flat blocks, no stairs, 5 mins to Swansea. Perfect for us at this stage of life. For street-level detail, check a specific address to see the signals within 500m.

Momentum: steady

Pelican currently reads steady, at moderate confidence, the pattern: flat, accessible, practical.

Development activity

Major projects and active development applications shaping this suburb

Swimming Pool and Associated Safety Barriers

24 Cabbage Tree Palm Crescent · Approved

Home Business, Driveway and Shed

48 Lakeview Parade · Unknown

Shed

19 Makoro Street · Approved

Demolition, Dwelling House, Garage

18 Lakeview Parade · Approved

Demolition, Secondary Dwelling, Alterations and Additions to Shed

26 Turea Street · Unknown

Data: Newcastle & Lake Macquarie Councils + NSW Planning Portal

Price trajectory

Median house price: $1.0M from 13 sales in the 12 months to May 2026.

This is a thin market. Fewer than 30 homes sold here in the past year, so the figure above moves a long way on a single unusual sale. Read it as a rough guide, not a firm price.

NSW Valuer General via nswpropertysalesdata.com Sales settled in the 12 months to May 2026