Pelican Waters, Queensland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pelican WatersCaloundra, Queensland |
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Pumicestone Passage beach, 2021
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 Pelican Waters
Location in Queensland
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| Population | 7,393 (2021 census) | ||||||||||||||
| • Density | 880/km2 (2,300/sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Established | 1995 | ||||||||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 4551 | ||||||||||||||
| Area | 8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | ||||||||||||||
| Time zone | AEST (UTC+10:00) | ||||||||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Sunshine Coast Region | ||||||||||||||
| County | Canning | ||||||||||||||
| Parish | Bribie | ||||||||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Caloundra | ||||||||||||||
| Federal Division(s) | Fisher | ||||||||||||||
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Pelican Waters is a suburb located in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Sunshine Coast Region, near the town of Caloundra. In 2021, about 7,393 people lived in Pelican Waters.
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Where is Pelican Waters?
Pelican Waters is found within the urban area of Caloundra. It is about 7.7 kilometers (4.8 miles) southwest of Caloundra's main center.
The suburb is surrounded by natural waterways. Unnamed creeks form its northern and northwestern borders. To the southwest and south, it is bordered by different branches of Bells Creek.
Many parts of Pelican Waters, especially in the north and east, are canal estates. This means they are areas with man-made canals and waterways, often with homes built along them. The people who sell land here have a slogan that says, "Pelican Waters a magic place to live."
History of Pelican Waters
The land where Pelican Waters now stands has an interesting past. In 1881, an explorer named William Landsborough bought land in this area. He called his property Loch Lamerough. Landsborough lived there until he passed away in 1886.
Years later, in 1946, a large part of Landsborough's property was sold. This happened because of unpaid taxes. A real estate agent named Roy Henzell bought the land.
In 1989, Henzell's company began a big project. They started building a canal estate. This involved changing the wetlands of the Bell Creek estuary to create the waterways you see today.
The suburb officially received its name, Pelican Waters, and its boundaries on December 8, 1995. The name was suggested by the company that developed the land.
A school called Caloundra City School opened in Pelican Waters on January 27, 2005.
Who Lives Here?
The number of people living in Pelican Waters has grown over the years. In 2016, there were 6,277 residents. By 2021, the population had increased to 7,393 people.
Education
Pelican Waters has one private school called Caloundra City Private School. This school teaches both primary and secondary students, from Prep (the first year of school) all the way to Year 12. It is located on Pelican Waters Boulevard. In 2017, the school had 281 students.
There are no government schools directly within Pelican Waters. However, students can attend nearby government schools. The closest government primary school is Golden Beach State School, located in Golden Beach. For high school, the nearest government option is Caloundra State High School in Caloundra.
Local Services
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council provides a handy service for residents. They operate a mobile library. This library on wheels visits the Pelican Waters Shopping Village, making it easy for people to borrow books and other materials.
