Full-time 28.9%Part-time 16.9%Unemployed 1.7%Not in labour 52.5%
Dwelling Types
Pelican Point
House 87.8%Semi-detached 12.2%
Commute Mode
Pelican Point
Car 91.2%Transit 1.1%Walk 1.1%WFH 6.6%
Country of Birth
Australia
76.2%
England
5.8%
South Africa
3.3%
New Zealand
2.3%
India
0.4%
Language at Home
English only
92.0%
Italian
1.1%
Cantonese
0.3%
Frequently Asked Questions about Pelican Point
Is Pelican Point safe?
Pelican Point has a safety score of 61/100, which is above average for Perth suburbs. A higher score means lower reported crime per resident. Violent crime rates are higher than property crime, which is unusual for Perth. Crime has been trending up in recent years. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) (30/100), Eaton (WA) (46/100), East Bunbury (25/100). (Data as of July 2026)
How much does it cost to rent in Pelican Point?
Median weekly rent in Pelican Point is $760/wk, putting it on the pricier side for Perth. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) ($650/wk), Eaton (WA) ($650/wk), East Bunbury ($600/wk). (Data as of July 2026)
Is Pelican Point affordable to buy in?
The median house price in Pelican Point is $1.1M, up 39.1% over the past year. For renters, median weekly rent is $760/wk. Nearby suburbs for comparison: Glen Iris (WA) ($693K), Eaton (WA) ($705K), East Bunbury ($681K). (Data as of July 2026)
Burb Score · burbscore.com/suburb/pelican-point
Pelican Point is a modest-sized suburb around 155 km from central Perth with a population of 929. At $1.10M and rent of $760/week, the local housing market is 8% above the Perth metro median.
The safety score of 61/100 sits 9 points above the metro average of 52. The mature median age of 53 and household income of $1,967/week reflect an established community.